binding promises
Enforceable spoken obligations
Binding promises are commitments that carry legal or moral force—ones that obligate the promisor to follow through.
In law, a binding promise typically requires consideration (something exchanged) to be enforceable: The contract contained binding promises from both parties.
Outside legal contexts, the phrase emphasizes that a promise isn't casual or easily broken: Marriage vows are binding promises.
- dutyRequired moral task
- oathFormal binding promise
- blood oathVow sealed by bloodshed
- sworn testimonyOath-bound legal statement
- contractEnforceable written agreement
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- contractscontract length, lease, clause, contract terms, work contract
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Unenforceable mutual commitments
gentleman's agreements · empty promises · informal agreements · moral obligations · handshake deals
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Insincere expression of agreement
wishful thinking · false promises · broken promises · empty promises · idle talk
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