Promise

Of speech act and commitment.

A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future.

This concept's ID is @1~38600

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  • engagement 1 facts

    A mutual promise to marry.

  • oath 1 facts

    A solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior;...

  • pinning 0 facts

    A mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled...

  • rain check 0 facts

    A promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future.

  • parole 0 facts

    A promise; "he gave his word".