Thing to be remembered
The term Memorandum, which is also often referred to as a memorandum, has a Latin origin, which in general terms refers to something that must be remembered, while it, according to the use and the context in which it is used, has different meanings .
Report that sets out a certain issue
So in its most basic reference, Memorandum refers to that report in which a certain question is exposed, which must be taken into account when it comes time to deal with the matter or question with which it is related..
Notebook in which all those issues that are essential to remember are noted
Although also, instead of the report format, the memorandum can be a notebook or annotator destined for such purposes in which an individual or company will write down all those issues that are essential to remember.
Communication that brings together issues that will make up the agenda of the diplomatic delegation
On the other hand and in a diplomatic context, a memorandum will be called that communication through which facts and reasons are summarized that must be taken into account in the most important matters that are part of the agenda of the diplomatic delegation in question.. Memorandums of this type are almost always not signed by anyone.
Memorandum of understanding: document that describes the details of a bilateral or multilateral agreement signed between two or more nations
Continuing on the level of international relations between countries, we will find the so-called memorandum of understanding, which is a document that describes the details of a bilateral or multilateral agreement signed between two or more nations. Basically, it will record the coincidences that the countries involved have regarding a matter and then their intention to act together towards the achievement of that proposed objective.
This type of memorandum is normally used when you do not want to prosecute the issue but you do require a formal agreement that implies commitment and acting together.
Depending on the countries that sign an agreement of this type, they could even be implemented without the need for congress or parliament to approve them.
The Argentina-Iran case
Recently, in 2013, Argentina and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that caused much commotion and controversy, especially in Argentina, because in that agreement both countries agreed to a joint commitment to bring closer positions in relations that had cooled for many years. As a consequence, Iran is accused of being the mastermind behind the tremendous attack on the Argentine Jewish mutual association AMIA in 1994. Iran promised in it its commitment to collaborate with the Argentine justice system.
Many sectors of Argentina questioned such an agreement due to the sensitivity of the issue of agreeing with an allegedly terrorist country. Even today, the Argentine justice has to determine its constitutionality or not.
Note that it is sent by hand to a person who belongs to the same office
Also, a memo It can be that note that is sent by hand to a person who belongs to the same office, dependency, institution, and even to a bank receipt, with the aim of communicating a certain matter, sending him an indication, giving an instruction, and in some companies the memorandum is usually used to formally communicate that fault in which an employee has incurred..
This last issue can certainly be compromised for the worker since it will be impacted on his resume, and in the event of resignation or dismissal, it will obviously not make a good impression on future employers.
In any case, the most common is that at the request of organizations or companies, the memorandum is used to recall events, give instructions or issue a warning or alert.
Although the correct term is memorandum as we have been using and mentioning it, it is very common and frequent that people change to this for the word memorandum and use it in the name of memorandum. The word memorandum is actually a derivation of the plural of the original word, memoranda.
As a synonym for trade
Likewise, the term memorandum is widely used as a synonym for trade. In this sense, It is a document or written communication of an official nature or protocol, its main function being that of relating to the higher-ranking administrative bodies.
Such a memorandum is used to communicate inquiries, dispositions, orders and reports.
It can also fulfill the functions of invitation, congratulation, collaboration and thanks, among other variants.
Structure
Its basic structure is made up of the following elements: letterhead, numbering, subject, reference and body.
