Contract Law

Material Breach

/ muh-TEER-ee-ul breech /

Definition

A breach so significant it allows the other party to cancel the contract.

Used in Context

“Failure to deliver any goods was a material breach.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: materia, substance

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