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

See Examples For:

promisor

According to this definition the scope of promises is confined to conduct on the part of the promisor.

From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell

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

From The Next Step A Plan for Economic World Federation by Nearing, Scott

With us, a verbal promise is, generally speaking, to be gathered exclusively from the words of the promisor.

From Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Maine, Henry Sumner, Sir

The only universal consequence of a legally binding promise is, that the law makes the promisor pay damages if the promised event does not come to pass.

From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell

If he guarantees "the payment of the note," he is generally considered liable as an original promisor.

From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.