Definition

The person or party to whom a promise is made in a legal agreement.

Example

In a contract, the promisee is the one who receives the benefit of the promise.

Conversation

Did you know that in a contract, the person receiving the promise is called the promisee?

Really? I always thought it was just a fancy term for a recipient.

Yeah, it makes sense when you think about the legal side of things.

Absolutely! I should pay more attention to those definitions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Promisee → It is formed from "promise" (from Latin *promissum*, meaning a declaration or assurance) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who receives an action). The word "promisee" refers to the person to whom a promise is made.

Memory Tip

Think of a promise being made to someone — the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one receiving the promise.

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