tortious interference is a law term that comes to mind when there is a breach of contract resulting from the competitor's actions. Tortious interference in Tort law(an area of law) deals with the situation in which there is damage to property emanating from intentional or negligent acts of the defendant, in this case the competitor in business. In which case the actions(competitive behaviour) of defendant is not justifiable and permissible and simultaneously breaches contract of plaintiff, it becomes tortious interference.
