English Explanatory Dictionary

breach of promise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see breach, promise.
  2. A tort in common law arising when a man withdraws an earlier promise to marry a woman; abolished in many jurisdictions.

Word forms

breach of promise breaches of promise breach of contract to marry breach of marriage promise breach of promise of marriage breach of promise to marry breach-of-promise

Related words

heart balm
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