Break
/brāk/
Definitions
- (v.) To separate into parts suddenly or forcibly.
The contract was broken due to non-payment.
- (n.) An interruption or pause in continuity.
There was a break in the testimony during the trial.
Forms
- breaks
- breaking
- broke
- broken
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'break' often relates to breaches or interruptions in agreements or proceedings; precision is key when drafting to distinguish from related terms like 'breach.'
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