letter of intent

noun phrase

: a written statement of the intention to enter into a formal agreement

Examples of letter of intent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trustees make decisions guided by a letter of intent, written when a trust is established. Hannah Frances Johansson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024 In April, meanwhile, the South Korean city of Incheon submitted a letter of intent to host a race on a new street circuit possibly as early as 2026. Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Last month, to meet that deadline, Mayor Nirenberg and County Judge Peter Sakai signed a non-binding letter of intent to let the MLB know the city and county are on board to support a new ballpark through funding, maintenance and operation. Megan Stringer, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 Boxcar has already signed a letter of intent for a 13-story, 170-room hotel and a Shinola retail store with brand owner Bedrock Manufacturing and Sage Hospitality Group, which operates the original Shinola hotel in Detroit. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for letter of intent 

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of letter of intent was in 1941

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“Letter of intent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letter%20of%20intent. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.

Legal Definition

letter of intent

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