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 Los Alamitos High cornerback Isaiah Rubin, who had previously committed to the Trojans, also signed his letter of intent on Wednesday. Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024 He was released from his letter of intent by Arizona and likely will stay home, giving the Huskies one local signee in this class. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024 The letter of intent has not been previously reported. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023 Because of Calipari’s departure, the signees could request a release from their national letter of intent and explore other options. Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 8 Apr. 2024 His letter of intent was sent to the school on Wednesday. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024 The Royals and Chiefs, along with county officials, signed a 22-page letter of intent in late January. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 The Coyotes announced in August that owner Alex Meruelo executed a letter of intent to buy a piece of land for a potential arena in Mesa, Arizona. Stephen Whyno, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 Michigan State's 2024 class is now comprised of 18 players who signed their national letter of intent on early signing day in December, along with pledges from Connington and three-star linebacker Jadyn Walker from Portage Northern who have not signed. Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024

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Word History

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 28 Apr. 2024.

Legal Definition

letter of intent

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