To blather (anag) — promise to marry (9)

I believe the answer is:

betrothal

(Other definitions for betrothal that I've seen before include "Engagement to marry" , "Commitment" , "Promise of marriage" , "Plight" , "Pledge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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