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

Poland’s defense ministry, which signed a letter of intent to work with Palantir in October, is evaluating rival European providers, a person familiar with the process said in June asking not to be identified discussing government deliberations. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and City Clerk Diane Whitbey are seeking authorization to enter into nonbinding letter of intent between the city and the creamery. — Arkansas Online, 23 July 2026

The company, according to Goddard, did not respond until the day before the contract was set to expire with a letter of intent, which LAPD viewed as encouraging, but not enforceable. — Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 14 July 2026

The letter of intent remains non-binding, and there is no guarantee the parties will reach a definitive agreement. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 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