JAMB Use of English 2017 Question 18

Question 18

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): The company was charged with a ________ of contract

  1. A.breach
  2. B.negligence
  3. C.violation
  4. D.disregard
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (breach)

Explanation

The legal term for failing to keep the terms of a contract is 'breach of contract'.