breach of

Frequency: 9.035.0 per million words

the act of breaking a specific rule, law, or promise

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Examples (10)

  • He was sued for breach of contract.
  • Revealing the secret was a serious breach of trust between them.
  • The company is investigating a massive breach of security that exposed user data.
  • The soldier was court-martialed for a breach of duty.
  • Driving over the speed limit is a clear breach of traffic laws.
  • Failing to show up was a heartbreaking breach of his promise to her.
  • Any deviation from the safety guidelines will be considered a breach of protocol.
  • The nurse was fired for a breach of patient confidentiality.
  • Shouting in the street late at night can be considered a breach of the peace.
  • The report documented a flagrant breach of international human rights law.