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

TV programs, is suing CBS, the game shows’ distributor, for breach of contract.

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Contillo is alleging negligence, emotional distress and breach of contract against the airline.

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As a result, he was hit with several “breach of contract” notices by the company.

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In turn, Hill accused him of taking advantage of her goodwill and accused him of being the one in breach of contract.

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In 2019, he sued his former business partner, Roy Lee — whose credits include such hits as “Barbarian,” “The Lego Movie” and “The Departed” — accusing Lee of fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and unfair competition.

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Related Words

• breach of trust