Contract Law

Promissory Estoppel

/ PROM-is-sor-ee eh-STOP-ul /

Definition

Enforcement of a promise when someone detrimentally relied upon it.

Used in Context

“Promissory estoppel substituted for consideration in the agreement.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: promissorius, containing a promise

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