breach of contract
idiom
: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.
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In May, Studio Three Fitness sued the developer in San Diego Superior Court for breach of contract.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages for seven counts, including breach of contract, misconduct in office, gross negligence and violating Tracy’s due process rights.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Last month, after Connolly left Disney to join YouTube as global VP of media and sports partnerships, Disney sued YouTube and Connolly, alleging breach of contract, tortious interference in a contractual relationship and unfair competition.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2025
Cohen, who was fired after his name was published, sued for breach of contract and promissory estoppel, which is relying to one’s detriment on a promise.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages for seven counts, including breach of contract, misconduct in office, gross negligence and violating Tracy’s due process rights.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Last month, after Connolly left Disney to join YouTube as global VP of media and sports partnerships, Disney sued YouTube and Connolly, alleging breach of contract, tortious interference in a contractual relationship and unfair competition.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2025
Cohen, who was fired after his name was published, sued for breach of contract and promissory estoppel, which is relying to one’s detriment on a promise.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 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 20 Jun. 2025.
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