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'Breach of contract' means:
AMutual cancellation of the contract
BFailure of a party to perform his obligation under the contract
CA change in the contract terms
DA lawful discharge by agreement
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Failure of a party to perform his obligation under the contract
Breach is the failure of a party to perform, or the refusal to perform, his obligation under the contract.
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