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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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The order was first announced as a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough International Airshow in July.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2026

The Pentagon signed the initial memorandum of understanding giving military assistance to the Peshmerga in 2016 and renewed it in 2022.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

In June, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a 60-day end of hostilities to allow time to negotiate an end to the conflict.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran expires on Monday, with talks between the two countries still stalled.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Violence has significantly decreased since the signing of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding in June on the broader Middle East war and a US-sponsored framework deal between Lebanon and Israel later that month.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

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