breach of promise

breach of promise

A violation of a promise one has made. You told me you would study for this test, and then you got an F. That sounds like a breach of promise to me! I'm glad you're home safe, but you're still grounded. Coming in two hours after curfew is a total breach of promise. I don't think that's a wise decision, sir. To renege on the merger now would be a total breach of promise.
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