Word Of The Day #051 - Pledge

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WORD or IDIOM OF THE DAY
'pledge'
noun
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1 : a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something
2 : something delivered as security for the payment of a debt or fulfillment of a promise, and subject to forfeiture on failure to pay or fulfill the promise.
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// The company made a pledge to its customers. (audio)
// a pledge of aid; a pledge not to wage war.
// I made a pledge, and I refuse to break it.
// The soldier made a pledge to defend his country.
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- Translations
Portuguese: penhor, compromisso, promessa, caução, juramento
Spanish: compromiso, promesa, garantía
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