⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: M. ▰ Sources. 〓 Books [B] ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. {R} L' Review. [B] PhD. ⚫ USA. ↂ EndNote. ☝️ Machi (2016) Memoranda. ☝️ [BS] Heigham. {th} Grounded. Memorandum. Written message, typically in a professional setting A memorandum (PL: memoranda; from the Latin memorandum, "(that) which is to be remembered"), also known as a briefing note, is a written message that is typically used in a professional setting.
Commonly abbreviated memo, these messages are usually brief and are designed to be easily and quickly understood. Memos can thus communicate important information efficiently in order to make dynamic and effective changes.[1] Policy briefing note[edit] A specific type of memorandum is the policy briefing note (alternatively referred to in various jurisdictions and governing traditions as policy issues paper, policy memoranda, or cabinet submission amongst other terms), a document for transmitting policy analysis into the political decision making sphere.
Typically, a briefing note may be denoted as either “for information” or “for decision”. Origins of term[edit] Purpose[edit] There are many important purposes of a memorandum. Structure[edit] Memorandum of understanding. Agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties A memorandum of understanding (MoU) is a type of agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action.[1] It is often used either in cases where parties do not imply a legal commitment or in situations where the parties cannot create a legally enforceable agreement.
It is a more formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement.[2][3] Many companies and government agencies use MoUs to define a relationship between departments, agencies or closely held companies.[5] In private enterprise [edit] In government and public affairs In the United Kingdom and other commonwealth countries, such as New Zealand, the term MoU is commonly used to refer to an agreement between parts of The Crown. MoUs can also be used between a government agency and a non-commercial, non-governmental organization. In public international law.