A promise made in return for a detriment previously made by the promisee is a

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Past consideration refers to a situation where the promise is made in return for an action or forbearance that has already taken place. In contract law, consideration must be present for a contract to be valid, but past consideration (something given or done before the promise) is generally not considered valid consideration for a new contract.

A Promise Made in Return for a Detriment Previously Made