Contract Law

Anticipatory Breach

/ an-TIS-ih-puh-tor-ee breech /

Definition

A party\'s announcement before performance is due that they will not perform.

Used in Context

“The anticipatory breach allowed the plaintiff to sue immediately.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: anticipare, to take before

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