Duhaime's Law Dictionary Promisee Definition: A person whom is to be the beneficiary of a promise, an obligation or a contract. Related Terms: Promisor, Obligee, Creditor A person whom is the recipient of a promise, an obligation or a contract, received from the promisor. Synonymous to obligee. The 14th edition of Wharton's Law Lexicon, published in 1938, included these two terms: "Promisee, one to whom a promise has been made. "Promisor, one who makes a promise." Stewart Rapalje's dictionary: "Promisee: one to whom a promise has been made." REFERENCES: Oppe, A. S., Wharton's Law Lexicon, 14th Ed. (London: Sweet & Maxwell, 1938), page 809. Rapalje, Stewart and Lawrence, Robert, A Dictionary of American and English Law, Volume II (Jersey City: Frederick D. Linn & Co. Law Publishers and Booksellers, 1883), page 1023. Categories & Topics: Duhaime's Contract Law Dictionary Always looking up definitions? Save time with our search provider (modern browsers only) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Law Dictionary, or if you have suggestion for a legal term, we'd love to hear from you!