letter of intent

British

noun

a letter indicating that the writer has the serious intention of doing something, such as signing a contract in the circumstances specified. It does not constitute either a promise or a contract

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“Planning around this that is done at the time of a binding letter of intent is not going to be successful,” said Daniel J. Studin, a trusts-and-estates lawyer at Morrison Cohen in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Such was the bond that was forged, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent to establish Boston and Glasgow as 'sister cities'.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

USA Rare Earth rose 8% Monday after securing a nonbinding letter of intent for $1.6 billion in federal financing and raising an additional $1.5 billion in equity.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

He said the termination now calls into question the previously signed letter of intent.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 12, 2025

I just got home from signing my letter of intent to play football at a PAC-10 school.

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