Contract Breach
/ˈkɒntrækt briːʧ/
Definitions
- (n.) A failure to perform any term of a contract without a legitimate legal excuse, allowing the non-breaching party to seek remedies.
The company's failure to deliver goods on time constituted a contract breach.
Forms
- contract breaches
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Commentary
The term generally refers to any violation of contractual obligations; specifying the type of breach (material or minor) is important in legal analysis.
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