gratuitous contract

noun

, Law.

1. a contract for the benefit of only one of the parties, the other party receiving nothing as consideration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratuitous contract¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

In practice one may follow the rule that a liberal promise or wager or other gratuitous contract obliges only from fidelity with no duty of restitution, unless it be certain that the promisor intended to bind himself in justice.

From Project Gutenberg

In a gratuitous contract all the advantage is on one side, as when Titius does not hire but borrows a horse.

From Project Gutenberg