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- [breech uhv, ov noun, adjective, verb 15–17, 21, 22 kon-trakt]
- /britʃ ʌv, ɒv noun, adjective, verb 15–17, 21, 22 ˈkɒn trækt/
- /briːtʃ əv ˈkɒntrækt/
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- [breech uhv, ov noun, adjective, verb 15–17, 21, 22 kon-trakt]
- /britʃ ʌv, ɒv noun, adjective, verb 15–17, 21, 22 ˈkɒn trækt/
Definitions of breach of contract words
- noun breach of contract the act of breaking the conditions of a contract 3
- noun breach of contract unexcused failure to fulfill one's duties under a contract. 1
- noun breach of contract breaking agreed terms 1
- noun breach of contract (law) An unjustifiable failure to perform under the terms of a contract when performance is due. 0
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Origin of breach of contract
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35
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Parts of speech for Breach of contract
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breach of contract popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
breach of contract usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for breach of contract
noun breach of contract
- breach of trust — a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position
- bad faith — intention to deceive; treachery or dishonesty (esp in the phrase in bad faith)
- breach of faith — a violation of good faith, confidence, or trust; betrayal: To abandon your friends now would be a breach of faith.
- breach of promise — (formerly) failure to carry out one's promise to marry
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