Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breach
noun, verb
/briːtʃ/
Definition
A violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Examples
- The company was sued for a breach of contract.
- He decided to breach the silence and speak out about the issue.
- There was a breach in security that allowed unauthorized access.
Meaning
Breach refers to the breaking or failing to observe a law, duty, or code.
Synonyms
- Violation
- Infraction
- Contravention
- Break
- Disruption
