letter of intent

noun phrase

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

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Scholarships do not become a binding deal until they are signed on national letter of intent day. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 The agreement signed by the organizations last week formalizes plans in the organizations’ letter of intent announced in March. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026 The pair signed a letter of intent last October that could see Sweden sell as many as 150 Saab Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 30 May 2026 Aragchi also said all details of the nuclear program would be deferred to a round of negotiations that would take place after the memorandum of understanding or letter of intent is signed. — Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for letter of intent

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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