breach of contract
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of breach of contract
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Sarkissian has filed a counterclaim against Global Ascension, Macciello and others connected to the film production company, also accusing them of fraud and breach of contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Wagoner sued her for $20 million over breach of contract and settled for $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
On Monday, UWM sued Two Harbors in federal court for breach of contract and fraud, alleging it had sabotaged their merger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The two reached a settlement on the remaining allegations, which included breach of contract and retaliation, less than two weeks before their civil trial in New York was due to begin.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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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