breach
noun/briːtʃ/
Frequency rank: #3,544 most common English word
Meaning
a violation or breaking of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example sentence
The company was sued for breach of contract after failing to deliver the goods on time.
Synonyms & related words
- violation
- infringement
- breaking
- failure
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