Definition(s)
A written statement detailing the preliminary understanding of parties who plan to enter into a contract or some other agreement. Such an MOU or letter of intent is not meant to be legally binding. (Source: Black' Law Dictionary, 2007)
Hierarchy
Broader: international agreement
In other languages
French
protocole d’accord
Russian
меморандум о взаимопонимании
Spanish
memorando de entendimiento
Chinese, Simplified
谅解备忘录
Arabic
مذكرة تفاهم
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Memorandum of Understanding
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Basel Convention | 3 decisions11 documents |
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Stockholm Convention | 10 decisions23 documents |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2 decisions |
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Rotterdam Convention | 3 decisions10 documents |
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Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians | 2 decisions |