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Meaning of Breach
According to Merriam-Webster, "breach" can refer to a break or rupture in a material object, or a failure to comply with a law, promise, or standard of behavior.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "breach" as a break or gap in a wall, fence, or other barrier, or a violation or infringement of a law, rule, or promise.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "breach" as a break or hole in something, such as a wall or a fence, or a failure to do something that you should do, such as keep a promise or follow a rule.
Example Uses
- The company was sued for breach of contract after failing to deliver the goods on time.
- The security breach at the bank resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars.
- The breach in the dam caused widespread flooding in the nearby town.
- The government's breach of human rights was widely condemned by the international community.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
compliance
obedience
adherence
conformity
observance
fulfillment
implementation
execution
performance
satisfaction
agreement
harmony
unity
cooperation
cohesion
integrity
wholeness
completeness
perfection
repair
restoration