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

Meta also committed to help fund up to 2,500 megawatts of new renewable resources and agreed to a memorandum of understanding to explore the future development of nuclear power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In a related move, MLB signed a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the government agency that regulates prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The agreement — technically a memorandum of understanding — first would need to be approved by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the federal government and agencies in Arizona and Nevada.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Groshen says that those who sign a memorandum of understanding would be considered BLS agents, making any violations liable to prosecution under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The proposal recently took a step forward after a memorandum of understanding was signed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and project lead the IFK Legacy Community Interest Company.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025