1) n. literally, a break. A breach may be a failure to perform a ...

  A large gap or "hole" in a fortification's walls or embankments caused by artillery or mines, exposing the inside of the fortification to assault.  See image »

In hydrologic terms, the failed opening in a dam.

Failure to live up to the conditions or warranties contained in a contract.

1570s, from breach (n.). Related: Breached; breaching.

Old English bryce "breach, fracture, a breaking," from brecan (see break), influenced by Old French breche "breach, opening, gap," from Frankish; both from Proto-Germanic *brecho, [..]

An exploitation of security measures to access and compromise a merchant’s cardholder data environment.

Breachan opening in a wall ( 1 Kings 11:27 ; 2 Kings 12:5 ); the fracture of a limb ( Leviticus 24:20 ), and hence the expression, "Heal, etc." ( Psalms 60:2 ). Judges 5:17 , a bay or harbou [..]

behavior exhibited by whales, when they jump above the surface of the water.

fracture or crack.

A failure or violation of a legal obligation -- for example, a failure to perform a contract (breaching its terms), failure to do one's duty (breach of duty, or breach of trust), causing a distur [..]

transgress: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; [..]

n. The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation.

The circumvention or disablement of some element of computer security, with or without detection, which could result in a penetration of (a) the affected computer's software or data base(s), or (b) another device or network to which the affected computer may also be connected. [After 2382-pt.8]

an opening in a wall (1 Kings 11:27; 2 Kings 12:5); the fracture of a limb (Lev. 24:20), and hence the expression, "Heal, etc." (Ps. 60:2). Judg. 5:17, a bay or harbour; R.V., "by his c [..]

Definition A violation of a legal obligation.

1 a : a violation in the performance of or a failure to perform an obligation created by a promise, duty, or law without excuse or justification breach of duty : a breach of a duty esp. by a ...

Breach refers to breaking or violation as of a law, faith or promise. Breach means an act contrary to a promise or failure to perform an act or promise.

(n) a failure to perform some promised act or obligation(n) an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)(n) a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)(v) act in disrega [..]

(English) A new opening cut through a barrier island during a storm that allows seawater to flow between the ocean and the bay, essentially cutting the island into two islands. A breach may be permanent or may fill in naturally over time.

The breaking or violating of a law, right, or duty, either by the commission or omission of an act.

The breaking or violating of a law, right, or duty, either by commission or omission.

A violation of any legal obligation. Not to be confused with Henry V -- "Once more unto the breach, dear friends!"

The breaking or violating of a law, right, or duty either by commission or by omission. Brief

Definition: A breach in an organization’s information infrastructure means that a component of the information assurance plan has been defeated. Any such event must be considered a serious security in [..]

See Security breach

Auto Scaling: The condition in which a user-set threshold (upper or lower boundary) is passed. If the duration of the breach is significant, as set by a breach duration parameter, it can pos [..]

when any PROTECTED or CLASSIFIED information or assets have been compromised. Without restricting its scope, a breach may include compromise in circumstances that make it probable that a breach has oc [..]

1. a hole or opening broken in the hull through which water will enter   2. to break an opening in the hull   3. the action of a whale when it leaps clear of the water   4. a leap of a whale clear of [..]

(1) Said of seas that break over a vessel or over a sea wall. (2) A whale breaches when it leaps out of the water.

A behavior of whales and dolphins where they jump completely or partially out of the water and land on their belly, sides, or back making a large splash. Photo: NOAA.

A violation of a duty or a responsibility. When an insurance company does not fulfill its obligation to the insured, it has “breached” its responsibility to act in good faith.

A breaking in of the sea. A clean breach is when a wave boards a vessel in solid form, and sometimes makes a clean sweep of the deck, taking crew, boats, and everything else overboard. To make a clean [..]

is the breaking or neglect of a law, promise or duty.

to break a law or court order

to break a law or court order

Break. As in ‘breach of contract’.

1) n. literally, a break. A breach may be a failure to perform a contract (breaking its terms), failure to do one's duty (breach of duty, or breach of trust), causing a disturbance, threatening, [..]

 any accidental or deliberate non-compliance with the rules.

Put simply, the breach is the back of a firearm. More specifically the back portion of the gun where the firing chamber is located.

The failed opening in a dam.

In hydrologic terms, the failed opening in a dam.

To break through a blockade or encirclement by taking over one of the coastal blocking stacks. The breach can be successful if the opponent cannot neutralize or immobilize the breaching stack without [..]

A violation of any legal obligation could be called a "Breach of contract". A broken condition, levy, area, or gap. A break in accustomed friendly relations between individuals or groups [..]

In hydrologic terms, the failed opening in a dam.

A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence; a break; a rupture; a fissure. * '''1599''', , '' [..]

A violation of terms of any legal obligation.