promissory estoppel

promissory estoppel definition - legal

n

Principle that one who has brought about certain actions or expectations by another because of promises made shall be estopped from acting or failing to act in contravention of his promises. 

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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