Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A breach is when someone breaks the law or doesn't do what they promised to do in a contract.
A breach occurs when someone breaks the law or fails to do what they promised in a contract.
For example, if you sign a contract to buy a car and the seller doesn't give you the car or gives you a broken car, they have breached the contract.
Another example is if someone hacks into a company's computer system and steals private information, they have breached the law.
These examples illustrate how a breach is a violation of a legal agreement or law. It's important to follow contracts and laws to avoid breaching them and facing consequences.