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

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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 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 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 Indian and Canadian producers have signed a letter of intent for a treaty co-production on the life of Amir Hussain Lone, the armless cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir, it was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for letter of intent

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Jun. 2026.

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