1. plural of promisee; persons to whom promises are made
Usage: legal term

Examples

• The contract clearly identified all promisees who would benefit from the agreement.
• In this case, the promisees had the right to enforce the contract terms.
• The lawyer explained that promisees can seek damages if promises are broken.
• Both promisees signed the document acknowledging their rights.
• The court ruled in favor of the promisees in the breach of contract case.
• As promisees, they were entitled to receive the promised payments.