memorandum of understanding

British  

noun

1. Abbreviations: MOU.   MoU.  law a document that describes the general principles of an agreement between parties, but does not amount to a substantive contract

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Example Sentences

The Justice Department has sent some states a “memorandum of understanding.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust did not wish to comment on Mr Gavins' case but referred the BBC to a "collective memorandum of understanding" that a number of health, psychotherapy and counselling organisations, including NHS England and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, have agreed.

From BBC

The announcement came as the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank under which the bank agreed to provide advisory support to interested parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Carney's memorandum of understanding with Alberta to advance an initiative that involves piping bitumen to Canada's northwest Pacific coast and building a massive port to accommodate oil tankers has drawn outrage.

From Barron's

A pact, or memorandum of understanding, sets conditions under which a new pipeline that carries crude oil from Alberta to the Pacific Coast can be built.

From The Wall Street Journal