frustration of contract

frustration of contract
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frustration of contract UK US noun [U] LAW
a situation in which a contract ends unexpectedly because of illness, an accident, a change in the law, etc.: »

This employee's employment came to an end due to frustration of contract, as a result of him being convicted and sent to prison.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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