Definition of Pledge

Pledge

The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn.

A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage.

A hypothecation without transfer of possession.

Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties.

A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges.

A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health.

To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.

To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor.

To secure performance of, as by a pledge.

To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.

To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast.

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I can make a firm pledge, under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes.
Barack Obama

I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution.
Sophocles

To the families of special needs children all across this country I have a message for you: for years you have sought to make America a more welcoming place for your sons and daughters, and I pledge to you that if we're elected, you will have a friend, an advocate, in The White House.
Sarah Palin

What is guilt? Guilt is the pledge drive constantly hammering in our heads that keeps us from fully enjoying the show. Guilt is the reason they put the articles in Playboy.
Dennis Miller

I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior, for whose Kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again, with life and liberty for all who believe.
Dan Quayle

I pledge to you today that as president, in my first budget, I will introduce the largest increase in special education ever.
Al Gore

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.
Ben Jonson

And on this you have my pledge - unlike in the past, when you stood up and did what was right, this governor will not pull the rug out from underneath you - I will sign strong reform bills.
Chris Christie

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.
Jesse Ventura