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breach Definition and Meaning in English (breach definition)

noun
Synonyms:violationinfringementcontravention
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Breach definition: An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Definitions of Breach

  1. 1noun

    An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

  2. 2verb

    To break or fail to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

  3. 3noun

    A gap in a wall, barrier, or defense, especially one made by an attacking army.

Example Sentences

business

“The company was sued for breach of contract.”

military

“They managed to breach the enemy's defenses.”

general

“Any breach of trust will not be tolerated.”

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past tensebreached
present participlebreaching
pluralbreaches

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