Contract Law

Nudum Pactum

/ NOO-dum PAK-tum /

Definition

A bare promise without consideration; generally unenforceable at law.

Used in Context

“The gift promise was a nudum pactum lacking any form of consideration.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: bare agreement

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