specific performance

American  

noun

Law.

1. (especially in the sale of land) literal compliance with one's contractual promises pursuant to a judicial mandate.

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specific performance British  

noun

1. law a remedy awarded by a court requiring a person to fulfil obligations under a contract where damages are an insufficient remedy

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Etymology

Origin of specific performance

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

This year saw the introduction of an award for the Best African Music Performance - a move widely welcomed on the continent, despite some criticism that it was long overdue.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

South African amapiano artists Musa Keys and Tyla, who have both been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammys, also performed at the festival.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

It also led to her being featured on the song “Bayethe,” which would win the Grammy award for Best Global Music Performance earlier this year.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Directed by Department of Music Performance Chair Jay Brock, the musical comedy will be performed at the 600-seat Hartke Theatre and is appropriate for families.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2023

He protested the handling of the Music Performance Trust Funds, which collect phonograph-record and TV movie music royalties to use for unemployment benefits for the entire A.F.M. membership.

From Time Magazine Archive