anticipatory breach

Anticipatory breach occurs where one party of a contract states or demonstrates their intention not to fulfill their contractual obligations (also known as repudiation) prior to when performance from that party is due. Anticipatory breach gives the injured party a right to damages for the breach and discharges the injured party from having to perform.

[Last reviewed in January of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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