breach of contract

American  

noun

1. unexcused failure to fulfill one's duties under a contract.

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breach of contract Cultural  

1. Failure to live up to the terms of a contract. The failure may provoke a lawsuit, in which an aggrieved party asks a court to award financial compensation for the loss brought about by the breach.

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Etymology

Origin of breach of contract

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

At the time, a county spokesperson declined to comment on whether any money had been misspent, stating only that the decision was made “without stating a specific breach of contract by the other party.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fifa subsequently introduced an interim framework based on the calculation of compensation payable and burden of proof if there is a breach of contract.

From BBC

In July, the company sued Alagna on allegations of fraud and breach of contract over a trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

The jury on Thursday found EDO liable for breach of contract but decided EDO wasn’t liable for claims of trade secret violations between 2019 to 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when buyers cancel after the contingencies are satisfied, that may constitute a breach of contract.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• breach of trust