Definitions for breach

Definitions for (noun) breach

Main entry: breach

Definition: a failure to perform some promised act or obligation


Main entry: breach, break, rift, severance, rupture, falling out

Definition: a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

Usage: they hoped to avoid a break in relations


Main entry: breach

Definition: an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)


Definitions for (verb) breach

Main entry: breach, gap

Definition: make an opening or gap in


Main entry: go against, infract, offend, breach, break, transgress, violate

Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Usage: offend all laws of humanity; violate the basic laws or human civilization; break a law; break a promise


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