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breach of promise

/briːtʃ əv ˈprɒmɪs/

Traduction: Terme juridique historique désignant la rupture d'une promesse de mariage, autrefois considérée comme un délit civil. En usage moderne, il peut aussi se référer à la violation de tout engagement ou obligation formelle.

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/briːtʃ əv ˈprɒmɪs/C1formallegalobsolète
  • frTerme juridique historique désignant la rupture d'une promesse de mariage, autrefois considérée comme un délit civil. En usage moderne, il peut aussi se référer à la violation de tout engagement ou obligation formelle.

A historical legal term referring to the breaking of a promise to marry, which was once actionable as a civil wrong. In modern usage, it may also refer generally to the violation of any formal commitment or pledge.

  1. Legal term for broken promiseC1formal

    A legal term referring to the failure to fulfill a promise, especially a promise to marry.

    frrupture de promesse

    • She sued him for breach of promise after he called off the wedding.
    • In some jurisdictions, breach of promise is no longer a valid legal claim.
    • The court dismissed the case of breach of promise due to lack of evidence.
  2. General broken commitmentB2formal

    The act of failing to keep a commitment or pledge.

    frviolation d'engagement

    • His breach of promise to fund the project angered the team.
    • The company was accused of a breach of promise regarding employee benefits.
    • A breach of promise can damage trust in a relationship.