# What is Memorandum of Understanding --- An agreement between two or more parties outlined in a formal document. It is not legally binding but signals the willingness of the parties to move forward with a contract. --- 在我國有與MOU相似的「預約」制度。預約，是約定將來成立本約的債權契約，我國基於契約自由原則，承認預約的存在。而與一般契約不同，預約的當事人所負有的義務，只是成立本約的義務，並非履行本約的內容。(我怕有人看不懂英文) ---  --- ### simple example * MOU * I am going to buy a book. * contract * I bought a book. --- ### KEY TAKEAWAYS * a document that describes the broad outlines of an agreement that two or more parties have reached. * expectations of all of the parties involved in a negotiation. * While not legally binding, still signals that a binding contract is imminent. * The MOU is often found in international relations. --- ### learn more https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mou.asp