What does Promissory Estoppel mean?
A legal doctrine that prevents a party from going back on a promise even if a formal contract does not exist, if another party has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.
The court applied promissory estoppel because the employee had reasonably relied on the employer's promise of a bonus.
Promissory Estoppel in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanSchuldschein-Einredeverzicht
Rechtsfigur, die den Widerruf eines Versprechens bei berechtigtem Vertrauen verhindert.
FrenchPromesse obligatoire
also Fin de non-recevoir fondée sur une promesse
Interdiction de se dédire d'une promesse sur laquelle autrui a compté légitimement.
SpanishImpedimento promisorio
also Doctrina de los actos propios
Doctrina que impide a alguien actuar contra sus propios actos previos si causó confianza.
ItalianAffidamento incolpevole
also Estoppel promissorio
Tutela dell'affidamento suscitato da una promessa anche in assenza di contratto.
Synonyms and opposites for Promissory Estoppel
- Synonym Detrimental reliance