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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVerstoß
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fer-stos
"Dies ist ein schwerwiegender Verstoß gegen die Regeln."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or code of conduct.
"The company faced a massive lawsuit for a serious data breach."
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To make a gap in and break through a wall, barrier, or defense.
"The floodwaters managed to breach the retaining wall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'breach' originates from the Old English 'brec', meaning 'a breaking'. It evolved through Middle English as 'breche', which referred to a gap or rupture, particularly in a wall or barrier. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass violations of agreements or laws.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Breach" is said worldwide
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brèche
Transliteration: bresh
"Il y a une brèche dans le système de sécurité."
Verstoß
Transliteration: fer-stos
"Dies ist ein schwerwiegender Verstoß gegen die Regeln."
violazione
Transliteration: vjo.laˈt្សjo.ne
"La loro azione costituisce una chiara violazione del contratto."
violación
Transliteration: byo.laˈsjon
"Hubo una violación grave de los datos de los usuarios."
violação
Transliteration: vjowlaˈsɐ̃w
"O ataque cibernético causou uma violação de segurança."
उल्लंघन
Transliteration: ullanghan
"यह अनुबंध का उल्लंघन है।"
违反
Transliteration: wéifàn
"这构成了对隐私法的严重违反。"
위반
Transliteration: wiban
"보안 시스템에 심각한 위반이 발생했습니다."
違反
Transliteration: ihan
"それは法律の重大な違反です。"
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