Contract Law

Frustration of Purpose

/ frus-TRAY-shun of PUR-pus /

Definition

Doctrine excusing performance when the contract\'s principal purpose is destroyed.

Used in Context

“The pandemic caused frustration of purpose in event venue contracts.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: frustrare, to deceive

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