Betrayal
/bɪˈtreɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of violating trust or faith, often by revealing confidential information or abandoning a legal obligation.
The lawyer was accused of betrayal for disclosing privileged client information.
- (n.) A breach of allegiance or duty, especially in reference to fiduciary responsibilities or contractual relationships.
His betrayal of fiduciary duty led to a costly lawsuit.
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Commentary
Betrayal in legal contexts often relates to violations of trust or duty, distinct from criminal treason but overlapping in fiduciary and confidentiality breaches.
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