Bulletin \Bul"le*tin\, n. [F. bulletin, fr. It. bullettino, dim.
of bulletta, dim. of bulla, bolla, an edict of the pope, from
L. bulla bubble. See Bull an edict.]
1. A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event,
as military operations or the health of some distinguished
personage, issued by authority for the information of the
public.
2. Any public notice or announcement, especially of news
recently received.
3. A periodical publication, especially one containing the
proceeding of a society.
Bulletin board, a board on which announcements are put,
particularly at newsrooms, newspaper offices, etc.