nudum pactum

Noun

(law) In common law, a promise that is not legally enforceable due to lack of consideration.

Japanese Meaning

法律用語：対価がなく、法的拘束力を持たない約束（無補償の約束）

The attorney explained that the verbal agreement was a nudum pactum and could not be enforced in court.

弁護士は、その口頭の合意が対価の欠如により法的に強制できない約束であり、裁判所で執行できないと説明した。

Sense（1）

(law) In common law, a promise that is not legally enforceable due to lack of consideration.