breach
Intermediate/briːtʃ/
- noun
- a failure to obey a law or to do what was promised or agreed
breach in a sentence
- “They were sued for breach of copyright.”
- “Companies face fines of up to €75,000 for each breach of the legislation.”
- “To publish in this form would constitute a breach of copyright.”
- “His refusal to account for the money was a flagrant breach of all rules of professional conduct.”
What does “breach” mean?
breach (noun) means a failure to obey a law or to do what was promised or agreed. It is pronounced /briːtʃ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "breach" mean?
- breach (noun) means: a failure to obey a law or to do what was promised or agreed
- How do you pronounce "breach"?
- "breach" is pronounced /briːtʃ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "breach" in a sentence?
- Here is "breach" used in a sentence: They were sued for breach of copyright.
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