"heads of agreement" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: heads + of + agreement Etymology templates: {{m|en|heads}} heads, {{m|en|of}} of, {{m|en|agreement}} agreement Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=heads of agreement}} heads of agreement pl (plural only)
  1. (law, former, British) A document stating the intent of the parties to enter into a binding agreement as outlined in the document. Tags: British, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Law Synonyms (document of intent to agree): letter of intent [US], memorandum of understanding
    Sense id: en-heads_of_agreement-en-noun-HkHDBJKF Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: law

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