breach of contract

idiom

: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.

Examples of breach of contract in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to a jury verdict form dated Sept. 19, 2024, Campus Advantage was found liable for the conversion of chattels of Postell's property and for breach of contract with Postell. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 In the complaint, Sky advances three claims related to breach of contract. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024 The complaint alleged fraud, breach of contract, and demanded the return of more than $114 million in grants. Anna Scott, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024 The lawsuit accused Christie Clinic and the late Adams — through a personal administrator identified as his wife — of committing fertility fraud, medical malpractice, lack of informed consent, breach of contract and other offenses. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for breach of contract 

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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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