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breach of promise
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（法律用語）男性が女性に対して以前に交わした結婚の約束を撤回することによって生じる不法行為、すなわち婚約を破棄する行為。 / （民法の概念）婚約を履行しないことにより、相手に損害を与える場合に発生する法的な請求事由。
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see breach, promise. / (law) A tort in common law arising when a man withdraws an earlier promise to marry a woman; abolished in many jurisdictions.
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breach of promise
The breach of promise seriously damaged his reputation and led to legal action.
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The breach of promise seriously damaged his reputation and led to legal action.
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