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letter of intent
noun phrase
: a written statement of the intention to enter into a formal agreement
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
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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.
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letter of intent
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