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breach of faith

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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

Example Sentences

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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

He was defeated by Democrat Pete Peterson the next year after Mr. Peterson, a former Vietnam prisoner of war, accused Mr. Grant of a breach of faith with voters by changing parties midstream.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

That would be the ultimate breach of faith with all who have fought and died to preserve our land and its freedoms.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2018

“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

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