tortious interference with contractual relations
tortious interference with contractual relations. A third party’s intentional inducement of a contracting party to break a contract, causing damage to the relationship between the contracting parties. — Also termed unlawful interference with contractual relations; interference with a contractual relationship; interference with contract; inducement of breach of contract; procurement of breach of contract. [Cases: Master and Servant 341; Torts 12. C.J.S. Employer–Employee Relationship §§ 264–267; Torts §§ 54, 59–65.]