Frustrated
/fruhs-trey-tid/
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- (adj.) Describing a contract or purpose that cannot be fulfilled due to unforeseen events making performance impossible or impracticable.
The contract was frustrated when the subject matter was destroyed by fire.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'frustrated' often describes situations where performance obligation ceases due to external intervention, which may discharge parties from liability.
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