breach of contract

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web But while infuriating for subscribers, the move might not constitute a breach of contract. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 June 2024 The 1802 decision in Stuart v. Sword ruled in favor of Stuart; Sword was in breach of contract. Michael Hussey, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2024 The lawsuit claims a breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair business practices. Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 28 May 2024 This development reportedly follows a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Kingston by Ver Ver Entertainment, a company specializing in high-end television and sound systems. Melissa Noel, Essence, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for breach of contract 

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