breach of contract
idiom
: failure to do what a contract requires
They sued him for breach of contract.
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This development reportedly follows a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Kingston by Ver Ver Entertainment, a company specializing in high-end television and sound systems.
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 24 May 2024
The complaint, which names West and the Costume Designers Guild, brings claims for breach of contract, false advertising, retaliation, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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Melissa Noel, Essence, 24 May 2024
The complaint, which names West and the Costume Designers Guild, brings claims for breach of contract, false advertising, retaliation, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
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“Breach of contract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breach%20of%20contract. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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