breach of contract
idiom
: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.
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So maybe Sheila could sue Georgette for breach of contract.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
His Lawyers Reply to Justin Baldoni Wayfarer brings claims against Jones for breach of contract, while Abel brings claims for fraud, invasion of privacy and unfair competition, among others.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The delay in payment could end up costing taxpayers more money, as Downs may be entitled to 8% interest on the payment for breach of contract, according to the lawsuit.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Last month, a Delaware Superior Court judge granted the motions to dismiss by two of the 10 insurers, Arch Insurance Company and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, which Varsity had sued for breach of contract.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
His Lawyers Reply to Justin Baldoni Wayfarer brings claims against Jones for breach of contract, while Abel brings claims for fraud, invasion of privacy and unfair competition, among others.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The delay in payment could end up costing taxpayers more money, as Downs may be entitled to 8% interest on the payment for breach of contract, according to the lawsuit.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Last month, a Delaware Superior Court judge granted the motions to dismiss by two of the 10 insurers, Arch Insurance Company and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, which Varsity had sued for breach of contract.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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