Frustration of purpose has the effect of discharging the promisor from his or her obligation to perform, in spite of the fact that performance by the promisee is possible, since the purpose for which the contract was entered into has been destroyed. For example, an individual reserves a hall for a wedding.
Definition of shake for English Language Learners. : 1  to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements. : 2  to move or have parts of your body move in short, quick movements and in a way that you are not able to control.
The noun SHAKE has 6 senses: 1. building material used as siding or roofing. 2. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream. 3. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it. 4. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) 5. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement. 6. causing to move repeatedly from side to side. Familiarity information: SHAKE used as a noun is common.