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MOU

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abbreviation

  1. law memorandum of understanding

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A MOU is not a binding legal document, but instead sets out terms of a possible agreement down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Japan would have to spend $183 billion a year through 2028 under its MOU, or 4.4% of GDP for each the next three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

The BBC understands the MOU involves a backdated pay rise for 2022 of 5%, or £1,750, and job security guarantees such as no compulsory redundancies until the end of 2024.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

The MOU also provides for biannual site visits, consultations and reviews of the safety programs at Florida amusement parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2023

Another key MOU calls for the two countries to establish a ministerial-level committee on rare metal cooperation to push for joint projects, technology cooperation and personnel and information exchanges.

From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2023