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breach of law — breaking of the law, violation of the law … English contemporary dictionary
breach — / brēch/ n 1 a: a violation in the performance of or a failure to perform an obligation created by a promise, duty, or law without excuse or justification breach of duty: a breach of a duty esp. by a fiduciary (as an agent or corporate officer)… … Law dictionary
breach of contract — breach of contract: breach (1b) Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. breach of contract … Law dictionary
breach of trust — see breach 1a Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. breach of trust … Law dictionary
breach of the peace — 1: a disturbance of public peace or order insulting language causing a breach of the peace see also fighting words 2: the offense of causing a breach of the peace compare disorderly conduct … Law dictionary
breach of warranty — breach of war·ran·ty see breach 1a Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. breach of warranty … Law dictionary
breach of promise — index dishonor (nonpayment), disloyalty, infidelity, infraction, nonperformance Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 20 … Law dictionary
breach of duty — see breach 1a Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. breach of duty … Law dictionary
breach of statutory duty — As well as actions based on negligence, an injured person or one who suffers loss as a result of statutory breach can also claim for injury and other damage flowing from that breach. Not all statutes may be the basis for such an action but it… … Law dictionary
breach of marriage promise — A common law right of action for breaking a commitment to enter into matrimony. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. breach of marriage promise A common law right of ac … Law dictionary
