Aide-memoire (Noun)
Meaning
A memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The two nations signed a comprehensive treaty and released an aide-memoire detailing the key terms of the agreement.
- During the press conference, the ambassador referred to the aide-memoire issued by her office earlier that day to clarify the positions of the parties involved.
- The aide-memoire attached to the communiqué provided a concise summary of the commitments made by each side.
- The aide-memoire issued at the conclusion of the summit outlined the steps to be taken by the participating countries to address the global economic crisis.
- After months of negotiations, the delegations agreed on the text of the aide-memoire that would serve as the basis for a future treaty.