breach of contract

phrase

: 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

In the suit, WBD accuses Amazon of intentional interference with contractual relations; inducing breach of contract; intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; and unfair competition in violation of California law. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2026

The complaint alleges breach of contract against Pamela in her capacity as trustee of Malcom’s estate and requests a declaratory judgment to settle the ongoing legal matter. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Tenisha Warner, the actor’s wife and mother to his daughter, on Monday filed a civil complaint against her mother-in-law alleging breach of contract. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Although the lawsuit against Nintendo did not allege breach of contract, the Holland & Knight alert said some of the tariff cases make this claim. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for breach of contract

• overreact
• abstract
• attacked
• attract
• contact
• detract
• distract
• enact
• exact
• extract
• hijacked
• impact

Legal Definition

breach of contract

: breach sense 1b