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breach of promise

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Definition of breach of promise

: violation of a promise especially to marry

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1601, in the meaning defined above

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“Breach of promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20promise. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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