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    breach
    /briːtʃ/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence): "the river breached its bank" Similar break (through)burst (through)ruptureforce itself through
    • 2. (of a whale) rise and break through the surface of the water: "we saw whales breaching in the distance"

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  2. BREACH definition: 1. an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship: 2. (an example of) illegal noisy…. Learn more.

  3. Learn the meaning of breach as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out the difference between breach and breech, and the legal implications of breach of contract, duty, or warranty.

  4. a breaking, infringement, or violation of a promise, obligation, etc. any severance or separation. there was a breach between the two factions of the party. a gap in an enemy's fortifications or line of defence created by bombardment or attack. the act of a whale in breaking clear of the water.

  5. breach is used infrequently in reference to laws or rules, more often in connection with desirable conditions or states of affairs: a breach of the peace, of good manners, of courtesy. infraction most often refers to clearly formulated rules or laws: an infraction of the criminal code, of university regulations, of a labor contract. violation ...

  6. Learn the meaning of breach as a noun, with different types and contexts of usage. Find out how to pronounce breach, see pictures and idioms, and explore related words and topics.

  7. A breach is a violation of a law, duty, or promise. If you'd contracted to mow your neighbor's lawn and don't do it, he can sue you for breach of contract. Or he can mow the lawn himself. Breach traces back to the Old English verb: brecan, "to break," which is what breach really means — "a breaking of something."

  8. Learn the meaning of breach as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and related terms. A breach can be a failure, a break, or a hole in something, or a break in friendly relations.