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frus·tra·tion /ˌfrəs-'trā-shən/ n

1 a: the act of frustrating

b: the state or an instance of being frustrated

c: something that frustrates

2: a common-law doctrine of contract law: parties to a contract may be excused from performance even though performance is still possible if the reason for making the contract is partially or completely frustrated by a fortuitous event or by circumstances which are not the fault of either party – called also frustration of purpose, frustration of the venture; compare cause 4, force majeure clause, impossibility, impracticability

◇ In order for frustration to be used as a successful defense to a breach of contract claim, the reason for making the contract must have been contemplated or recognized by both the contracting parties even though it was not expressed in the contract.