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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.

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Entry for 'Breach'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​b/breach.html.
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