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memorandum of understanding

British

noun

Abbreviations: MOU. MoU. law a document that describes the general principles of an agreement between parties, but does not amount to a substantive contract

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MDA also signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Hanwha Systems to develop a low-Earth orbit defense constellation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The agreement — technically a memorandum of understanding — first would need to be approved by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the federal government and agencies in Arizona and Nevada.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The proposal recently took a step forward after a memorandum of understanding was signed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and project lead the IFK Legacy Community Interest Company.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

The announcement came as the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Investment Bank under which the bank agreed to provide advisory support to interested parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

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.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

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