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breach of promise

 

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Noun breach of promise has 1 sense
  1. breach of promise - failure to keep a promise (of marriage)
    --1 is a kind of
    breach of contract

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Breach of Promise

Noun

A breach of promise refers to the act of breaking a formal or legal agreement or commitment made, particularly in the context of a romantic relationship or an engagement.

Sense 1:

Popular: In common usage, the term "breach of promise" refers to the failure or refusal to marry someone after a formal promise of marriage has been made. It signifies the breaking of trust or faith within the context of a romantic relationship.

Example sentence: Sarah filed a lawsuit against Mark for breach of promise after he unilaterally called off their engagement.

Sense 2:

Local: In certain jurisdictions, breach of promise is a legal term that recognizes a cause of action for damages resulting from a broken engagement. It allows the party whose trust was breached to seek compensation for emotional distress or financial loss.

Example sentence: According to the local laws, Maria had a strong case for a breach of promise claim as her ex-fiancé deliberately caused her significant emotional distress by abruptly ending their engagement.

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