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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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Soilbuild said it had drafted with Brookfield a memorandum of understanding on how their proposed joint venture would operate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Each provider has a memorandum of understanding with Child Start, which owns the school campus.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Iranian lawmaker Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesman for the parliament's national security commission, said on Sunday that mediators were trying to revive the US-Iran memorandum of understanding that was agreed in June.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Gold and Kretinsky agreed a memorandum of understanding in June when West Ham was plunged into turmoil over allegations surrounding former co-chairman David Sullivan, which he denies.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Crude-oil prices jumped above $95 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since June 10, before the U.S. and Iran signed their memorandum of understanding.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

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