breach of contract
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of breach of contract
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Wagoner sued her for $20 million over breach of contract and settled for $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
That left in place three claims - breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation - with a civil trial in New York scheduled for 18 May.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
The trial will therefore focus on three smaller claims, including breach of contract and two relating to Lively’s allegations of retaliation.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
The judge left intact Blake Lively’s claims of retaliation by Wayfarer Studios, aiding and abetting, and breach of contract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
Cofield accused Deborah, Speed, and the museum foundation of breach of contract for entering into an agreement that required him to have access to Henrietta’s medical records, then denying him access.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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