memorandum of understanding

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

Example Sentences

Ireland's Department of Justice said it would be inappropriate to comment on any ongoing legal proceedings, but said a memorandum of understanding signed in April was an "important step" in its support of the UK's Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

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However, it did say that a memorandum of understanding signed in April with Lord Turnbull, the Omagh Bombing Inquiry chair, was a "truly important step" in delivering on the government's commitment to "facilitating and supporting the Omagh Inquiry".

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According to a memorandum of understanding between Qatar and the US defence department seen by CBS, the aircraft will be donated "as is", with the Pentagon overseeing all the modifications necessary before it can be used as part of Air Force One - the president's official mode of air transport.

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The text of the memorandum of understanding says the UK and OpenAI will "improve understanding of capabilities and security risks, and to mitigate those risks".

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In early March, immigrants rights groups sued the IRS hoping to block the plan, arguing that the memorandum of understanding between DHS and the IRS is illegal.

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