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breach

/briːtʃ/  ·  say it: BREECH

the breaking of a law, agreement, or duty

In Law & Justice

In more detail

1. (noun) a failure to obey a law or break a promise or agreement

2. (noun) a large hole or gap in something, especially a wall or barrier

3. (verb) to break through a barrier or defense; to fail to obey a law or agreement

Examples

• The company was sued for breach of contract.
• Soldiers broke through the breach in the castle wall.
• The security system was breached by hackers.

Nearby in Law & Justice

verdict, waiver, arbitration, class action, due process, liability