Collocations for breach - noun
1. breaking of a law/an agreement/a rule
ADJ.
clear, fundamental, grave, serious | deliberate, flagrant
He refused to bow to the Queen, in deliberate breach of etiquette.
He refused to bow to the Queen, in deliberate breach of etiquette.
minor | security
VERB + BREACH
constitute
Such behaviour constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
Such behaviour constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
commit
PREP.
in ~ of
The court''s decision is in breach of the European Convention on human rights.
The court''s decision is in breach of the European Convention on human rights.
~ of
a minor breach of discipline
a minor breach of discipline
PHRASES
a breach of confidence/trust, a breach of confidentiality/contract
He was sued for breach of contract.
He was sued for breach of contract.
a breach of security, a breach of the peace
2. break in friendly relations
VERB + BREACH
cause, lead to | heal, repair
PREP.
~ between
What caused the breach between the two brothers?
What caused the breach between the two brothers?
~ with
She left home following the breach with her family.
She left home following the breach with her family.