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

The Floridian Developer cited a letter of intent for the demolition of the Savoy Hotel sent to Miami Beach officials in April 2026. — Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Cayman has already secured site control through a binding letter of intent. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

If buying a business, have the purchase agreement or letter of intent. — Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Van de Kerkhof similarly said an expression of interest or letter of intent is insufficient for a first-of-a-kind facility seeking debt financing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for letter of intent

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• consent
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event

Legal Definition

letter of intent

see also:

letter sense 1