breach of contract

noun

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

breach of contract

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of breach of contract¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

He added that Mr Joell-Deshield's cooperation was not an admission of breach of contract or any other misconduct.

From BBC

The plaintiffs are alleging Civil Rights Act violations, unfair business practices, financial elder abuse as well as dependent adult abuse, labor code violations, wrongful termination, negligence and breach of contract.

From Los Angeles Times

At the hearing earlier this month, David Satwell, representing Mr George and the Stocklers said the case was not a "breach of contract case", but instead concerned the "wrongful" use of someone's property.

From BBC

It's become a major nuisance for the mayor, who has joined forces with five other towns to sue Republic over breach of contract.

From BBC

Now Michaels, whose legal name is David Armstrong, is suing Geffen for breach of contract, saying that the billionaire promised to take care of him financially but left him near broke and homeless.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• breach of trust