breach

Definition

Examples

Failing to deliver the equipment on schedule constituted a material breach of contract.

Synonyms

• violationa crime less serious than a felony
• infringementan act that disregards an agreement or a right

Collocations

• Easy breach of house rules
  to breach of house rules, meaning to act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
• Medium material breach of contract
  describing material breach of contract (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object)
• Hard confidential data breach notification
  describing confidential data breach notification (entrusted with private information and the confidence of another)
• Very Hard step into the breach courageously
  to step into the breach courageously, meaning to shift or move by taking a step