breach of contract
idiom
: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.
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Baldoni has alleged defamation, civil extortion, and breach of contract.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Jetter filed a complaint on May 19 in Nantucket Superior Court against Boutique Tere Inc., which operates as Marissa Collections, alleging breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices, tortious interference and other charges.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
In addition to breach of contract, a member school that refuses to sign and is then expelled could argue the conference and other members have tortiously interfered with their contractual and business relationships.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Along with her aunt, Hunt is suing the business for negligence and breach of contract, as well as both intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Jetter filed a complaint on May 19 in Nantucket Superior Court against Boutique Tere Inc., which operates as Marissa Collections, alleging breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices, tortious interference and other charges.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
In addition to breach of contract, a member school that refuses to sign and is then expelled could argue the conference and other members have tortiously interfered with their contractual and business relationships.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2025
Along with her aunt, Hunt is suing the business for negligence and breach of contract, as well as both intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 18 May 2025
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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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