breach of contract

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

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Walter also is a defendant in multiple civil lawsuits filed by investors alleging fraud and breach of contract. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The request was the latest salvo in the messy war where Ghost is suing Wilson for defamation, and Wilson is pursuing counterclaims against the producers for alleged bullying, intimidation, and breach of contract. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026 The former, which also operates as her management firm, is the subject of a lawsuit from Walker alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, Rolling Stone reports. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026 My dad contractually can’t badmouth him, the film, or walk away without being sued for breach of contract. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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breach of contract

: breach sense 1b
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