breach

noun C1

Meaning

A breach refers to a violation or infraction of a law, obligation, or standard, often resulting in significant consequences; it may pertain to legal contexts, ethical standards, or security protocols, indicating a failure to uphold established norms or ag
💡 The term is frequently misused in casual contexts to imply mere mistakes or errors, whereas it typically denotes a more serious violation with legal or ethical implications.

Example Sentences

The company faced a breach of contract due to delayed deliveries .
The company faced legal action due to a data breach .
The data breach compromised sensitive information from multiple research studies .

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