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memorandum of understanding

British  

noun

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

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The order was first announced as a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow in July.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2026

Stellantis added that the two sides have signed a memorandum of understanding, which signals both companies’ interest in pursuing a transaction.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The fighting in Lebanon had calmed since a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon were both agreed in June.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The Pentagon signed the initial memorandum of understanding giving military assistance to the Peshmerga in 2016 and renewed it in 2022.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

In June, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a 60-day end of hostilities to allow time to negotiate an end to the conflict.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

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