naked promise

Definition of "naked promise"
  1. A commitment made without any compensation or return
How to use "naked promise" in a sentence
  1. The buyer relied on the seller's naked promise to repair the property after the sale, but found out it wasn't legally binding.
  2. A naked promise has no legal weight due to lack of consideration.
  3. It was a naked promise and hence, it was not enforceable by law.
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