Breaching

/ˈbriːtʃɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) The act of violating a law, duty, or agreement, commonly a contract or legal obligation.
    The company is liable for breaching the terms of the contract.

Forms

  • breach
  • breaches
  • breached

Commentary

'Breaching' is the present participle form of 'breach' used to describe ongoing or continuous violation.

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