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breach legal definition
noun
A violation of a law,
obligation, or promise.
breach of the close
The common law trespass of entering anotherÂ’s land either
unlawfully or without authorization.
breach of duty
- The failure to perform a legal or moral obligation owed to a person or to the public.
- The failure to act as required by the law.
- The failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person would exercise in the same or similar situation.
breach of fiduciary duty
The failure of a fiduciary to fulfill his duties with
a high standard of care.
breach of the peace
. The criminal offense of provoking violence, creating a
public disturbance, or engaging in public conduct that offends public morals or
undermines public safety. See also bond.
breach of promise
A common law action for breaking off a marriage engagement.
Abolished in many states.
breach of trust
The breach by a trustee of the terms of a trust or of her
general fiduciary duties.
breach of warranty
A violation of an express or implied agreement or warranty
relating to the title, quality, content, or condition of goods sold or of goods
delivered to a bailee.
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