Promise made merely as a matter of form not binding — Mythoi

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Promise made merely as a matter of form not binding.

Ordaining the future. · Bargains and promises. · Bargains and promises. · view the constellation · filed as M206

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Host offers to send his guest a cask of the wine he has praised. Later refuses to send it as it was merely a "verba honoris"

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Making of bargains and promises Fulfilling of bargain or promise King's promise irrevocable Demanding of promised boon postponed Breaking of bargains or promises Land grants (bargains)Price set on one's head