Breaches: meaning, definitions and examples

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breaches

[ briːtʃɪz ]

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cyber security

An incident where a system's security is compromised, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Synonyms

compromise, infraction, violation

Examples of usage

Several breaches were reported in the company's network last month.
The data breach exposed customers' personal information.

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legal

To fail to observe or adhere to a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Synonyms

break, infringe, violate

Examples of usage

The company breached the terms of the contract.
He breached the confidentiality agreement by sharing the information.

Translations

Translations of the word "breaches" in other languages:

🇵🇹 violação

infração
quebra

🇮🇳 उल्लंघन

🇩🇪 Verletzungen

Verstöße
Brüche

🇮🇩 pelanggaran

🇺🇦 порушення

🇵🇱 naruszenia

🇯🇵 侵害

違反
破損

🇫🇷 violations

infractions
brèches

🇪🇸 infracciones

violaciones
brechas

🇹🇷 ihlaller

🇰🇷 침해

위반
균열

🇸🇦 انتهاكات

🇨🇿 porušení

🇸🇰 porušenia

🇨🇳 违规

违约
裂缝

🇸🇮 kršitve

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 бұзушылықтар

🇬🇪 დარღვევები

🇦🇿 qaydaların pozulması

🇲🇽 infracciones

violaciones
brechas

Word origin

The word 'breach' originated from the Old English word 'bryce', meaning a breaking or fracture. Over time, it evolved to refer to a gap or hole in a wall or defense. In the context of security and legal matters, 'breach' came to signify a violation or failure to comply with rules or agreements.