breach
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noun \ˈbrēch\Definition of BREACH
1
: infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
2
a : a broken, ruptured, or torn condition or area b : a gap (as in a wall) made by battering
4
: a leap especially of a whale out of water
See Examples of BREACH
- This is clearly a breach of the treaty.
- Many people consider her decision to be a breach of trust .
- The judge ruled that the doctor's actions were in breach of her contractual duty.
Origin of BREACH
Middle English breche, from Old English brǣc act of breaking; akin to Old English brecan to break
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BREACH
- Synonyms
- contravention, infraction, infringement, transgression, trespass, violation
- Antonyms
- noninfringement, nonviolation, observance
2breach
verbDefinition of BREACH
transitive verb
1
: to make a breach in <breach a wall>
intransitive verb
: to leap out of water <a whale breaching>
Examples of BREACH
- He claims that the city breached an agreement by selling the property.
- Is he going to breach his contract?
- The army breached the castle wall.
First Known Use of BREACH
1547
Related to BREACH
- Synonyms
- violate, break, contravene, fracture, infringe, offend, traduce, transgress
- Antonyms
- comply (with), conform (to), follow, mind, obey, observe
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