breaches
|breach-es|
B2
/ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(breach)
violation or break
Etymology
Etymology Information
'breach' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bryce,' where 'bryce' meant 'a breaking.'
Historical Evolution
'bryce' transformed into the Middle English word 'breche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'breach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a breaking or opening,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'violation' and 'gap.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
The company was fined for a breach of contract.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 19:36