promisor

American  

[prom-uh-sawr, prom-uh-sawr] / ˌprɒm əˈsɔr, ˈprɒm əˌsɔr /

noun

Law.

1. a person who makes a promise.

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promisor British  

/ ˌprɒmɪˈsɔː, ˈprɒmɪˌsɔː /

noun

1. contract law a person who makes a promise Compare promisee

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Etymology

Origin of promisor

First recorded in 1840–50; promise + -or ²

Example Sentences

An oath should be interpreted strictly, for the presumption is that the promisor intended to place upon himself the least possible burden.

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The Austrian code of 1811 presumed a causa, requiring a promisor to prove there was none.

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This something given by the promisee and accepted by the promisor in return for his undertaking is what we now call the consideration for the promise.

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Failing in this redemption, the promisor is declared bankrupt, and beyond the pale of reputable business society.

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It was the promisee who, in the character of stipulator, put all the terms of the contract into the form of a question, and the answer was given by the promisor.

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