A partial breach occurs when one party to a contract fails to fulfil some, but not all, of their obligations under the agreement. Unlike a total breach, where one party fails to perform any part of their contractual obligations, a partial breach involves only a portion of the agreed-upon terms being violated. In the event of a partial breach, the non-breaching party may still have the option to enforce the contract and seek damages for the specific obligations that were not fulfiled. Alternatively, they may choose to continue with the contract and seek compensation for the damages resulting from the breach. The severity and consequences of a partial breach depend on the nature of the contract and the specific terms that were violated.
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