Breachings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of making a break or violation of a law, agreement, or condition; instances of breaking through a barrier or boundary; occurrences of failing to uphold a duty or obligation assigned
2. Acts of infringing upon established rules or protocols, resulting in unauthorized access or harm; moments in which physical or metaphorical barriers are crossed; situations where commitments are not honored or respected
3. Instances where regulations or terms are disregarded, leading to significant consequences; events that involve penetrating defenses or limits; occurrences of neglecting responsibilities or standards that were expected

Etymology: "Breachings" is the plural of "breaching," so it is the plural form of the noun meaning violations of rules. The plural simply counts separate acts of breaking a rule or agreement, one instance after another. Its base, "breaching," is the form that carries the core sense, and the word it comes from is "breach," which is where the real history lies.

Synonyms: violations, breakings, infringements, transgressions, ruptures

Antonyms: compliances, observances