promisee

A promisee is a person who receives a promise from a promisor, typically within the context of a contractual agreement. The promisee has the right to expect performance, or fulfillment of the promise, as agreed upon. 

[Last reviewed in July of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]

Keywords

• contracts

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