Broken
/ˈbroʊkən/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been fractured or damaged so as to no longer function properly or to be in a state of disrepair.
The contract was considered broken due to the failure to meet delivery deadlines.
- (adj.) Having violated or failed to abide by a law, vow, or agreement.
He was sued for broken promises in the settlement agreement.
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In legal contexts, 'broken' often describes the outcome of breach or violation rather than a standalone legal concept; commonly paired with terms like 'contract' or 'promise.'
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