breach of contract
idiom
: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.
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Exceeding that cap could put a station owner in breach of contract, enabling the network to explore its legal options or potentially remove the affiliation status from the offending group and seek new affiliates, though doing so in bulk is rare in the local TV business.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The network canceled their series, and the duo sued for breach of contract and won.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Gibson’s new lawsuit, filed Thursday in Manhattan state court, includes the same allegations but now cites New York laws for her claims of discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Kruse and another former business partner, Kevin Fialko, are suing the star for $50 million, alleging fraud and breach of contract; Priscilla is suing them and others, alleging financial elder abuse against her and the theft of $1 million.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The network canceled their series, and the duo sued for breach of contract and won.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Gibson’s new lawsuit, filed Thursday in Manhattan state court, includes the same allegations but now cites New York laws for her claims of discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Kruse and another former business partner, Kevin Fialko, are suing the star for $50 million, alleging fraud and breach of contract; Priscilla is suing them and others, alleging financial elder abuse against her and the theft of $1 million.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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