breach of contract
idiom
: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.
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Stone is suing Chandler for theft and breach of contract, among other claims.
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
In February, Musk filed a lawsuit against Altman and OpenAI through the firm Irell & Manella, citing breach of contract.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Or, more recently, when Babcock from 2022-2024 defended Jones in paternity and breach of contract lawsuits.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Representing himself pro se, Bruno filed three separate actions against Delaware, alleging breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress and tortious interference.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
In February, Musk filed a lawsuit against Altman and OpenAI through the firm Irell & Manella, citing breach of contract.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Or, more recently, when Babcock from 2022-2024 defended Jones in paternity and breach of contract lawsuits.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Representing himself pro se, Bruno filed three separate actions against Delaware, alleging breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress and tortious interference.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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