________ is the legal enforcement of an otherwise unenforceable contract due to a party's detrimental reliance on the contract.

A) Forbearance
B) Promissory estoppel
C) Res ipsa loquitur
D) Res judicata
E) Mutual exclusivity

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prohibits a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has relied on that promise to their detriment.

Detrimental Reliance

Occurs when a party takes action based on the promise of another, suffering harm as a result when the promising party fails to fulfill their commitment.