frustration

frus·tra·tion   (frŭ-strā'shən)    n.   The act of frustrating or an instance of being frustrated. The state of being frustrated. Something that serves to frustrate.

Main Entry: frus·tra·tion
Pronunciation: "fr&s-'trA-sh&n
Function: noun
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
NOTE: 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.

Main Entry: frus·tra·tion
Pronunciation: (")fr&s-'trA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : a deep chronic sense or state of insecurity anddissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs
2 : something that frustrates

frustration frus·tra·tion (frŭ-strā'shən)
n.

1. The condition that results when an impulse or an action is thwarted by an external or an internal force.

2. The blocking or thwarting of an impulse, purpose, or action.