anticipatory

adjective

Definitions of anticipatory

English

(of a breach of contract) relating to one party to a contract telling the other party that it will not be able to perform the contract

If B is threatened with a breach of contract he may be able to treat the contract as repudiated and sue for anticipatory breach or, he may await the breach and then sue for damages.

English

happening or felt in the belief that something else will happen

In no event will the Consultant be liable for lost or damaged data, loss of business, or anticipatory profits.