A(n) ________ breach of a contract occurs when a party renders inferior performance of his or her contractual obligations that impairs or destroys the essence of the contract.
A) material
B) minor
C) anticipatory
D) defensive

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Material breach is a significant violation of the terms of a contract that goes to the heart of the agreement. It is a breach of duty that is so substantial that the non-breaching party is entitled to consider the contract as terminated. Unlike minor or partial breaches, material breaches are not curable, and they give rise to a claim for damages or specific performance.

A(n) ________ Breach of a Contract Occurs When a Party