________ occurs when a party to a contract either expresses or clearly implies an intention not to perform the contract,even before being required to act.

A) Frustration-of-purpose
B) Abandonment of contractual obligations
C) Commercial impracticability
D) Anticipatory breach

Anticipatory Breach

An action in contractual agreements where one party indicates they will not fulfill their contractual obligations before the due time.

Abandonment

The act of giving up a legal right or interest with the intention of never claiming it again, often seen in property or relationship contexts.

Contractual Obligations

Duties that parties are legally bound to perform as specified in a contract, the failure of which could lead to legal consequences.