Breaches: meaning, definitions and examples

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breaches

 

[ briːtʃɪz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 उल्लंघन

🇩🇪 Verletzungen

🇮🇩 pelanggaran

🇺🇦 порушення

🇵🇱 naruszenia

🇯🇵 侵害

🇫🇷 violations

🇪🇸 infracciones

🇹🇷 ihlaller

🇰🇷 침해

🇸🇦 انتهاكات

🇨🇿 porušení

🇸🇰 porušenia

🇨🇳 违规

🇸🇮 kršitve

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 бұзушылықтар

🇬🇪 დარღვევები

🇦🇿 qaydaların pozulması

🇲🇽 infracciones

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.

See also: breach, breaching.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,995, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.