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breach of faith

American  

noun

  1. a violation of good faith, confidence, or trust; betrayal.

    To abandon your friends now would be a breach of faith.


Etymology

Origin of breach of faith

First recorded in 1630–40

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The Canadian government is trying to hold Stellantis accountable for what it argues is a breach of faith.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2025

Such a hint would be a breach of faith to Mamsutu.

From New York Times Jun. 27, 2017

“It would be a response to the egregious nature of what was done and the breach of faith with the American people by Navy personnel,” Myers said.

From Washington Post Mar. 18, 2017

If authorities were using money meant for imperiled wildlife on the tunnels project, “that would be a real breach of faith with Congress, and with anyone’s idea of good stewardship,” said U.S.

From Washington Times Apr. 11, 2016

The trial should have been an occasion of resolve and solidarity, but was sullied by a breach of faith by Dr. Moroka.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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