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memorandum of understanding

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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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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

A memorandum of understanding between ReconCraft and Magura-maker Uforce was signed at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

And Iran accused the U.S. of repeatedly violating the April ceasefire and the memorandum of understanding signed in June.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Tehran has found backing for that word in the very vague details of the deal - known as a memorandum of understanding - which was drafted in haste in June.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Markets treated that memorandum of understanding as the end to the war, but it was actually a short-lived interlude “in an ongoing war,” analysts at Piper Sandler said in a note.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

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