in writing

in writing

In a printed, written, or typed document. It's right there in writing that employees caught taking office supplies will be fired immediately. Please send me an email summarizing this conversation, so I have it all in writing should the issue come up in the future.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in writing

in written form rather that spoken. (*Typically: get something ~; have something ~; put something ~.) Be sure to get their salary offer in writing.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in ˈwriting

in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of something): All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. You should get his promises in writing.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • on paper
  • in black and white
  • the printed word
  • transcribe
  • transcribe (something) from (something)
  • transcribe from
  • the small print
  • small print
  • dead-tree edition
  • dead-tree format