breach of contract

Noun

Meaning

a breach of a legal duty; failure to do something that is required in a contract

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

violation breach infringement transgression infraction breach of promise breach of trust bad faith breach of the contract breach of the treaty non compliance with the contract non performance of the contract violation of the treaty violations of the treaty agreement breach
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Antonyms

justice principle honor integrity morality ethics
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Hypernyms

breach

Hyponyms

breach of promise breach of trust material breach anticipatory breach constructive breach partial breach

Examples

Bassey was sued in a breach of contract case in 1998 by her former personal assistant, who also accused Bassey of hitting her and making an ethnic slur. Source: Internet

As previously extensively reported by the Independent, the Malaysian authorities at one time threatened legal action for breach of contract when Zimbabwe chose to buy two planes instead of the initially agreed four long-haul jets. Source: Internet

Apple’s tit-for-tat battle with Epic Games over “Fortnite” continues with Apple suing Epic for breach of contract. Source: Internet

As a result, 3dfx filed a lawsuit against both Sega and NEC claiming breach of contract, which would eventually be settled out of court. Source: Internet

Earlier this week, Engelmayer ruled that Goat Fashion had met its burden in demonstrating “irreparable harm” following the breach of contract and trademark infringement claims. Source: Internet

Amundsen considered Hanssen to be in breach of contract, and dismissed him from the crew. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

breach contract breach of a contract breach of a treaty breach of duty breach of ethics breach of etiquette