breach
/brˈitʃ/
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Definitions
Noun
a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
Noun
an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
Noun
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Verb
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
Verb
make an opening or gap in
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blunder
boob
breach of contract
breach of duty
conflict
contravene
drop the ball
goof
infringe
intrude
run afoul
schism
sin
transgress
trespass