breach
//briːtʃ//
Noun
breachSingular
breachesPlural
1
A gap or break in a wall, barrier, or defense, especially one made by an attacking force.
The soldiers made a breach in the castle wall.
2
A failure to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; a violation.
The company was fined for a breach of contract.
3
A break in relations or a disruption of friendly ties.
The argument caused a breach between the two old friends.
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Verb
breachInfinitive
breachPresent tense
breachedPast tense
breachedPast participle
breachingPresent participle
breachesThird-person singular
1
To make a gap or opening in a wall, barrier, or defense.
The soldiers breached the castle wall during the siege.
2
To break or fail to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
The company breached the contract by failing to deliver the goods on time.