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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Can’t say for certain because I’ve never used it, but I’ve heard of a concept called promissory estoppel that might apply in situations like this.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

That’s exactly what promissory estoppel is for. It’s a civil tort however, not criminal, so the vibes are very different.