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

But Carney's memorandum of understanding with Alberta to advance an initiative that involves piping bitumen to Canada's northwest Pacific coast and building a massive port to accommodate oil tankers has drawn outrage.

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A pact, or memorandum of understanding, sets conditions under which a new pipeline that carries crude oil from Alberta to the Pacific Coast can be built.

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The memorandum of understanding mandates consultation with Indigenous groups and Indigenous co-ownership of any infrastructure.

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The memorandum of understanding mandates consultation with Indigenous groups and Indigenous co-ownership of any infrastructure.

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The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in June and made their latest announcement at the Dubai Airshow.

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