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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.
minor | security

VERB + BREACH

constitute
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.
~ of
a minor breach of discipline

PHRASES

a breach of confidence/trust, a breach of confidentiality/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?
~ with
She left home following the breach with her family.

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