Breach

Violation of an agreement, law, or code of conduct.

violation transgression rupture crack

A breach is a violation of an agreement, law, or code of conduct. It can also refer to a gap or fissure in something physical.

/brɪtʃ/

From Old French 'breche' meaning 'break, gap', from Old English 'brēc' meaning 'a break or opening'.

A breach is like breaking a promise or rule, whether it's in a contract, a law, or how we're supposed to act.

What is a breach? It means failing to fulfill an obligation or agreement
What happens after a breach? Legal action may be taken, depending on the severity and type of breach
Can breaches happen in everyday life? Yes, breaking a promise to a friend is a simple example of a breach

infringement offense fault fissure

compliance adherence observance

offense failure disruption

data breach security breach contract breach

law agreement system

abstract concept legal physical phenomenon