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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

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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

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

"To them it was a breach of faith."

From US News Jul. 19, 2015

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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