Discharge by Breach

Discharge by breach occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations in a contract, which allows the other party to end or "discharge" the contract. This means that if one side doesn’t do what they promised—like missing a deadline or not delivering a product as agreed—the other side can choose to terminate the contract and may seek damages. Essentially, it's a legal way of saying that if someone doesn’t hold up their end of the deal, the agreement can be considered broken, freeing the other party from their responsibilities.