英语释义
1. an express or implied promise or contract not under seal on which an action may be brought
2. a former common-law action brought to recover damages alleged from the breach of an assumpsit
3. an action to recover damages for breach of a contract
4. an express or implied promise or contract or quasi contract the breach of which may be grounds for a suit also a common-law action that may be brought for such a breach — compare covenant, debt Note: The action of assumpsit developed in early English law and is still available in the U.S. in some jurisdictions.