breach — an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
Pronunciation (IPA): /briːtʃ/
Example Sentences
- The hacker's security breach was discovered when employees found cat videos on the company's main server.
- His breach of etiquette was wearing flip-flops to his own wedding ceremony.
- The company faced legal action for breach of privacy regulations.
breach
NOUN[/briːtʃ/]
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
Breaking trust and confidentiality agreement
The preacher condemns our breach right here on the beach!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'breche' meaning a gap or opening, derived from the Germanic root 'brechan' meaning to break. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
breach (noun/verb) - from Germanic 'brek-' (break) + Old French '-che' suffix = a breaking or gap in something, or the act of breaking an agreement
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📝Examples
“The hacker's security breach was discovered when employees found cat videos on the company's main server.”
“His breach of etiquette was wearing flip-flops to his own wedding ceremony.”
“The company faced legal action for breach of privacy regulations.”
“The massive whale breached magnificently, creating a spectacular splash.”
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