breach of promise in English

breaking of a promise, failure to keep a promise

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1. Betrothal in England was once a legal bar to matrimony with another; at present the only legal remedy for the violation of the Betrothal is an action for breach of promise

2. Breach of confidence, a common law tort that protects private information that is conveyed in confidence Breach of contract, a situation in which a binding agreement is not honored by one or more of the parties to the contract Breach of duty of care, common law negligence Breach of promise, a former common law tort