terms of reference

The instructions that outline and clarify the purpose and scope of some undertaking, usually of a collaborative nature. A: "The board won't approve our investigative committee without clear terms of reference." B: "Naturally. I'm sure they want to limit what we can look into."

See also: of, reference, term

See also:

deliver the message to Garcia
Garcia
carry the message to Garcia
take a message to Garcia
crunch time
it's crunch time
proceed with
play a part in
play a part in (something)
a part in (something)

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