\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.