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memorandum of understanding

British

noun

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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After the second quarter came to a close, Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding with Lockheed Martin to make American missiles in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Each provider has a memorandum of understanding with Child Start, which owns the school campus.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

When Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding in June to halt military operations and reopen the strait, the price of oil fell back to pre-war levels of around $70 a barrel.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

In June, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a big fall in energy prices towards prewar levels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Wang called for an early resumption of negotiations and the implementation of a memorandum of understanding aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xinhua reported.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

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