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BREACH, n.

1. The act of breaking or state of being broken a rupture a break a gap the space between the severed parts of a solid body parted by violence as a breach in a garment, or in a wall.

2. The violation of a law the violation or non-fulfillment of a contract the non-performance of a moral duty non-performance of duty being a breach of obligation, as well as a positive transgression or violation.

Every breach of the public engagements is hurtful to public credit.

3. An opening in a coast. Not usual.

4. Separation between friends by means of enmity difference quarrel.

5. Infraction injury invasion as a breach upon kingly power.

6. Bereavement loss of a friend and its consequent affliction.

7. A violation of the public peace, as by a riot, affray, or any tumult which is contrary to law, and destructive to the public tranquillity, is called a breach of the peace.

BREACH, To make a breach, or opening.