The doctrine of promissory estoppel estops (prevents)the promisor from revoking his or her promise based on lack of consideration.

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Promissory estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a person from going back on a promise that they made if the promisee reasonably relied on that promise, even if there was no consideration (exchange of something of value) given for the promise. Therefore, the promisor is estopped from revoking his or her promise based on lack of consideration.

The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel Estops (Prevents)the Promisor from Revoking