a contract, etc, setting out the preliminary terms or guidelines for an agreement; a preliminary agreement
Examples of 'outline agreement' in a sentence
outline agreement
He said that he was 'very confident' that an outline agreement could be reached.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is understood that the outline agreement is for four more years.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Whitehall sources claimed they want to get an outline agreement on budget issues early.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The two sides finally signed an outline agreement for a blockbuster deal that will create the world's fourth largest airline.
The Sun (2009)
After years of fruitless negotiations, an outline agreement has been reached that will liberalise flights between the two trading blocs.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
For a start, such announcements typically include everything from outline agreements to deals that have already been signed, sealed and delivered, sometimes behind closed doors.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Elsewhere, there is potential for constructive discussions and to strike outline agreements, subject to the divorce and financial services settlements.