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 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 The possible tenant has signed what is known in the commercial property business as a letter of intent, or LOI. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024 Swerdlow also has signed an agreement to buy several properties that made up the shuttered ABC Supply company, just west of I-95, and has a letter of intent from Home Depot for a new store in its place. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2024 With the letter of intent signed, Dutcher can finally speak publicly about the under-the-radar prospect who orally committed a month ago. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2023 The review process began Nov. 8 with the release of a letter of intent by the Postal Service for the study. Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2023 Chancellor Russell Perkins agreed to block Oates from making the sale for now, in response to the contention from Hall’s lawyers that such action appeared imminent, due to Oates’ team having signed a letter of intent with Primary Wave. Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Nov. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

letter of intent

see letter sense 1

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