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Dictionary of Law Terms: Breach

Breach of Covenant. The doing of an act which a party has covenanted not to do, or the neglecting to do that which he has covenanted to perform. Breach of the Peace. An act by which the public repose is disturbed, and the safety of the community, more or less, endangered.

Breach of Promise. The doing, or abstaining from doing, something contrary to an undertaking or contract.

Breach of Trust. A neglect of duty by a trustee, or person standing in a fiduciary relation, in violation of his trust.

Bribery. The giving or receiving any reward for corrupt purposes. Brief. An abridgment of a client's case, for the instruction of counsel on a trial, or hearing in court.

Burgage Tenure. A tenure whereby houses or lands are held in certain ancient boroughs.

Burgesses includes all the inhabitants of a borough. Burglary. The offence of breaking or entering a dwelling-house, in the night, with intent to commit felony.