口こう上じょう書しょ

noun

verbal note; written statement

A formal diplomatic document, often a third-person note (note verbale) used in international relations. Also used more broadly for a written statement or memorandum.

• 外がい務む省しょうは抗こう議ぎの口こう上じょう書がきを相あい手て国こくに手て渡わたした。

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed a verbal note of protest to the other country.