breach of contract

phrase

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

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In October 2025, Jean-Louis filed a $500,000 lawsuit against Monét alleging breach of contract and unfair competition. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit accuses Cornell and the other defendants of breach of contract, negligence and violations of state law. — Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 In the 31-page complaint filed by Outkast in Georgia, the group accused Ovrkast of trademark infringement, unfair competition, and breach of contract. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026 Baldoni responded in January 2025 with his own countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, demanding $400 million in damages for alleged defamation, civil extortion, and breach of contract (which was also dismissed by a judge). — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breach of contract

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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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