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n

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
  1. The failure to perform a legal or moral obligation owed to a person or to the public.
  2. The failure to act as required by the law.
  3. 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.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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