Vocabulary
Breach
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
Urdu meaning
خلاف ورزی، نقص معاہدہ، سوراخ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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`Every internationally wrongful act of a state entails the international responsibility of that state`, if it `is attributable to the state` and `constitutes a breach of an international obligation`.
Dawn Editorials —
Who pays and how?
— 2026-04-25
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The conduct was declared `a serious breach of medical ethics` and `serious negligence in duties` by the provincial health department.These actions were necessary.
Dawn Editorials —
Video fiasco
— 2026-04-02
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For example, the German president has termed the war a `breach of international law`.
Dawn Editorials —
At the crossroads
— 2026-03-26
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This is not a minor technical lapse; it is a criminal breach of safety.
Dawn Editorials —
Unsafe trains
— 2026-03-18
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First and foremost is the impact of the Strait of Hormuz`s closure on oil prices, which have risen nearly 25 per cent in a month and may breach $100 a barrel.
Dawn Editorials —
What can end the Iran war?
— 2026-03-08
Synonyms
contravention, violation, breaking, non-observance, infringement
Antonyms
respecting, upholding
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