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breach

[/briːtʃ/]
noun/verbpl: breaches
ruptura, violação, brecha
1. (noun) A breaking of a law, agreement, or relationship
The company was fined for a breach of contract.
A empresa foi multada por uma violação de contrato.
2. (noun) A gap in a wall, fence, or other barrier
The explosion created a breach in the fortress wall.
A explosão criou uma brecha na parede da fortaleza.
3. (noun) An estrangement or disagreement between people or groups
There was a serious breach between the two friends.
Houve uma ruptura séria entre os dois amigos.
4. (verb) To break through or violate something
The hackers managed to breach the security system.
Os hackers conseguiram violar o sistema de segurança.
Synonyms
violationinfringementbreakinggaprupturesplit
Antonyms
complianceobservanceadherence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violação, ruptura, brecha
Most common usage for all contexts
São Paulo
quebra de contrato (legal context)
Common in business/legal terminology
Portugal
violação, brecha, ruptura
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of faith - violação da confiança
breach of the peace - perturbação da ordem pública
breach of trust - abuso de confiança
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