prom·is·ee

[prom-uh-see]
noun Law.
a person to whom a promise is made.

Origin:
1725–35; promise + -ee

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promisee (ˌprɒmɪˈsiː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
contract law See promisor a person to whom a promise is made

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Promisee is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Example sentences
Interpreted as promisor believed promisee understood it.
Consideration may be either a benefit to the promisor or a detriment to the promisee.
Moreover, the promisor can raise any defense against the third party beneficiary that it could raise against the promisee.
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