BREACHING | English definition and examples from Cambridge Dictionary

Meaning of "breach" (verb) — Breaking a Promise or Rule

Definition:
To violate or fail to keep a law, promise, agreement, or relationship.

Example:

They breached the agreement they had made with their employer.

Usage Notes

The verb breach commonly applies in formal or legal contexts, describing situations where obligations or contracts are not honored. It implies a deliberate or significant act of breaking what was agreed upon.

Related Contexts


Author’s summary: The verb “breach” refers to breaking a rule, law, or promise, often used in legal or formal situations to describe a violation of an obligation.

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Cambridge Dictionary Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-11-26

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