Definition of Breach

a violation of an agreement, law, or code of ethics or conduct

Examples of Breach in a sentence

Sarah was allowed to keep her job because the committee decided her efforts to save the patient were not a breach of any nursing laws or codes.  

After the officer’s breach of conduct was discovered, he was dishonorably discharged from the military.  

The juror’s breach of ethics was revealed when a reporter shared information given to him by the juror.  

According to the teacher-district contract, teachers who tutor their own students for money commit a breach of conduct.  

By not paying your rent each month, you are executing a breach of contract.  

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