English

breach

bɹiːtʃ
Meaning: to break a law, rule, or agreement
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base breach
3rd person singular present breaches
Present participle breaching
Past breached
Will future will breach
Going-to future going to breach
Imperative negative don't breach / do not breach

Example sentences

The company was sued after it breached the terms of the contract.
The company was sued after it breached the terms of the contract.
The complainant testified that the defendant had breached the agreement.
The complainant testified that the defendant had breached the agreement.

Usage Notes

A formal term used mainly in legal and professional contexts to describe the violation of a contract, regulation, or set of rules.

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