🚨breach

noun, verb
/briːtʃ/

Meaning

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example Sentences

The company was fined for a breach of contract.

The company faced a breach of data security.

Example Expressions

breach of trust

Synonyms

violation, infraction, contravention, infringement, rupture, intrusion
Entry 1
violation, infraction, contravention, infringement, rupture
Entry 2
violation, intrusion, infringement

Antonyms

compliance, observance, respect, adherence, security
Entry 1
compliance, observance, respect
Entry 2
compliance, adherence, security

Collocations

breach of contract, breach of duty, breach of trust, security breach

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