breach - SAT Word

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  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "breach" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
expiation
praise
commit a breach
shun




Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'breach':
  A leap of a whale from the water.
  The breaking of waves or surf.
  To leap from the water.
  A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise.
  An opening, a tear, or a rupture.
  A breaking up or disruption of friendly relations; an estrangement.
  A gap or rift, especially in or as if in a solid structure such as a dike or fortification.
  To break or violate (an agreement, for example).
  To make a hole or gap in; break through.

Synonyms of word 'breach' :
 gap
 offend
 break
 violate
 falling out
 infract
 rupture
 rift
 severance
 break
 transgress
 go against


Usage of the word 'breach' in Sentences :
  breach of contract for taking my book off the market.
  breach confidentiality, should be included in the report.
  Anything you think constitutes a serious breach of Jolt ethic must be brought quickly to the attention of an admins.
  breaching Section 3(1 ) of the Health and Safety at Work etc
  A point of order may only relate to an alleged breach of these Council Rules of Procedure or the law.
  breach of these duties.
  breaching the injunction would be a criminal offense, punishable by up to five years imprisonment.
  If I commit a breach of the peace, it gives you carte blanche to commit one as well?
  He said that she had committed a flagrant breach and had done so with the injunction fresh in her mind.
  breaches of confidentiality is related to what the data is about.
  The claimant commenced proceedings alleging breach of contract and negligence.
  Thus borrowing whole scenes would come under this heading, and could be classed as an actionable breach of copyright.
  breach of collateral warranty.
  A BCN would state the breach and the steps required to remedy the breach.
  The Pensions Act 2004 also imposes a statutory obligation on ' whistleblowers ' to report suspected breaches of the legislation to the regulator.
  breach of the peace at the time.
  If the Company waives a breach of Agreement by the User, that waiver is limited to the particular breach.
  There had clearly been a serious breach in their security.
  This will give a legal platform to bring a claim for breach of covenant or breach of covenant or breach of confidence.
  In order to bring a claim of constructive dismissal there must be a fundamental breach of contract by the employer.

Usage of the word 'breach' in popular media :

Wall Street Journal   —
 “data breach at health net; study suggests the existence of gluten sensitivity; qiagen tees up an acquisition.....” read more ››

The New York Times   —
 “he latest issue is the extent to which countries will, if they have enough allies, be able to avoid sanctions if they breach fiscal rules.....” read more ››
 “the secret service publicly apologized later for the security breach. on may 19, 2010, the salahis were in a limousine that was stopped by the secret....” read more ››
 “arge-scale releases of radioactive material from the stricken reactor, but it was not clear how serious the possible breach might....” read more ››
 “representative joe wilson, a republican from the 2nd district of south carolina, gained notoriety for a rare breach of the protocol that governs ritualistic....” read more ››
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