A promise may be enforceable without consideration under the doctrine of?
Promissory estoppel
Past consideration
preexisting duty
adequancy of consideration
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Promossory (as well as equitable) estoppel.
Well, adequacy of consideration cannot be correct because your question specifies "without consideration". So, if there is none it cannot be adequate.
"Past consideration is no consideration". That phrase is drilled into the head of any law student.
Pre-existing duty is a specific doctrine that's worth reading and understanding, because it's important to the practice of contract law.
Read the definition of Promissory estoppel and you'll have your answer.
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