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 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

Commissioners approved an initial letter of intent to open the store alongside Estrada before beginning negotiations on the management agreement throughout the spring. — Sofi Zeman july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Leighty informed trustees that the restaurauteur finalized a letter of intent and subsequently a lease to take over the vacant corner space within the Reserve at Hudson Crossing development. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 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