litera

Litera is a name used for multiple concepts, most notably as a software company and as a linguistic term. As a company, Litera refers to a software business that develops document management, editing, and collaboration tools tailored for professional services, particularly in legal and financial sectors. Its offerings typically include features for document comparison and redlining, drafting and editing, forms automation, and secure delivery and collaboration on final documents. The company markets its products to help firms accelerate review cycles, reduce the risk of errors, and maintain regulatory compliance across complex documentation workflows. Litera operates on a global scale, serving clients in various industries.

In linguistic and academic contexts, litera is related to the concept of a letter or character. The term derives from Latin littera, meaning a written symbol of the alphabet. In many languages, litera or a cognate form is used to denote a single letter, while the broader root appears in terms such as literature, literal, literacy, and related words. The Latin form litterae is commonly cited as the plural in scholarly references.

Other uses of the name Litera can include brand names, product lines, or surnames, depending on context. Without additional qualifiers, Litera primarily denotes either the software company or the general idea of a letter in linguistic and educational terminology.