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heads of agreement

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noun

  1. a nonbinding document similar to a memorandum of understanding, setting out the key issues to be dealt with in a negotiation or the proposed terms of a contract or partnership being negotiated. Abbreviation: HOA, HoA.


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The government plans to negotiate a new heads of agreement, King said.

From Reuters Aug. 1, 2022

Lord Smith has been asked to oversee the process of drawing up a "heads of agreement" on what further powers can be devolved to the Scottish parliament by the end of November.

From BBC Sep. 30, 2014

We are very pleased that heads of agreement have been reached on the voluntary code of practice.

From The Guardian Jul. 23, 2012

Dairy UK said it was "very pleased that heads of agreement have been reached on the voluntary code of practice".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2012

"These rules may be mostly ranked under the two heads of agreement and government; the remainder may be termed miscellaneous."

From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold

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