Can you promise without saying promise?
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Can you promise without saying promise?
Yes, you don’t need the word promise to make a promise.
How do you say promise without actually saying it?
i would say “empty promise” for a promise which the speaker has no intention of trying to keep and/or no expectation of being held accountable. e.g. “i promise to come back before i die”….More specialized or poetic phrases:
- “promises in the dark”
- “campaign promises”
- [you made me] “promises, promises”
- “lies”
What constitutes a promise?
promise. 1) n. a firm agreement to perform an act, refrain from acting or make a payment or delivery. In contract law, if the parties exchange promises, each promise is “consideration” (a valuable item) for the other promise.
What is a statement of promise to something or someone?
The definition of a promise is a statement given by someone that he will do as he said, or it can refer to a person’s potential. To promise is to give your word about something or guarantee that you will do whatever you are saying you will do.
What’s a word for someone who doesn’t keep their word?
dishonest, deceitful, double-dealing, treacherous, traitorous, two-faced, Janus-faced, duplicitous, mendacious, dishonorable, unprincipled, unscrupulous, corrupt, slippery; unreliable, undependable, fly-by-night, capricious, fickle. Untrustworthy. People should take care to only give what they can back up.
What’s the opposite of promise?
What is the opposite of promise?
| break | deny |
|---|---|
| protest | refuse |
| reject | release |
| renege | unfasten |
| untie | break off |
Is the word promise legally binding?
A promise is not legally binding, but a contract is. The person to whom you made the promise must take reasonably foreseeable action to his or her detriment on the basis of the promise that you made, and the person’s reliance on your promise must cause him or her a financial injury.
Is a written statement legally binding?
A written agreement is only legally binding when you have finalised all of the essential terms of the agreement. You should consider whether your written agreement contains all of the details necessary to fulfil the promises made by parties. If it does, your written agreement may be a legally binding contract.