breach of contract

NOUN

unexcused failure to do duty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breach of trust

WEAK

bad faith breach of faith breach of privilege breach of promise

Example Sentences

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The jury on Thursday found EDO liable for breach of contract but decided EDO wasn’t liable for claims of trade secret violations between 2019 to 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when buyers cancel after the contingencies are satisfied, that may constitute a breach of contract.

From The Wall Street Journal

So, your employer cannot change the terms of your employment without informing you first; this may be considered a unilateral change that results in a breach of contract.”

From MarketWatch

And if they fail, tenants can take legal action against for breach of contract.

From BBC

I argue, in a lawsuit filed Sept. 30 in New Jersey Superior Court, that it was also an illegal breach of contract and a violation of the union’s fiduciary duty to its members.

From The Wall Street Journal