n.
- an act of breaking a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
▸a break in relations.
- a gap in a wall or barrier, especially one made by an attacking army.
v.
- make a breach in.
- break (a law, agreement, or code of conduct).
Phrase
- breach of the peace
public disturbance, or an act considered likely to cause one. - breach of promise
the action of breaking a sworn assurance. - step into the breach
replace someone who is suddenly unable to do a job.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. breche, ult. of Gmc origin; rel. to break1.