Breach

brēch, n. a break or opening, as in the walls of a fortre : a breaking of law, ., violation of contract, covenant, promise, .: a quarrel: a broken condition or part of anything, a break: a gap in a fortification—hence 'to stand in the breach,' often used figuratively: a break in a coast-line, bay, harbour, creek (Judges, v. 17).— v.t. to make a breach or opening in a wall, .— Breach of promise , often used simply for breach of promise of marriage; Breach of the peace , a violation of the public peace by riot or the like. [A.S. bryce , brice ; related to Break .]