Main Entry:

¹breach

Pronunciation:

\ˈbrēch\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English breche, from Old English brǣc act of breaking; akin to Old English brecan to break

Date:

before 12th century

1: infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard2 a: a broken, ruptured, or torn condition or area b: a gap (as in a wall) made by battering3 a: a break in accustomed friendly relations b: a temporary gap in continuity : hiatus4: a leap especially of a whale out of water