breaches
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹitʃɪz// UK //bɹˈiːtʃɪz// breach·es
n. a break in a rule, law, or agreement. You use this word when someone fails to follow what was promised or required.
n. an instance of violating a rule, law, or agreement. Typically used in formal, legal, or business contexts.
The company faces fines for safety breaches.
The security team investigated the data breaches that occurred during the software update.
Repeated breaches of the ceasefire agreement by both sides have made diplomatic progress nearly impossible to achieve.