/frʌˈstreɪʃən ʌv ˈkɒntrækt/ – Phrase
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A more thorough explanation: doctrine providing that where the existence of a particular thing is required for performance of a promise in the contract, the duty to perform the promise does not apply if the thing no longer exists at the time for performance
Example: The principle of frustration of contract or of impossibility of performance is applicable to a great variety of contracts.