breach of trust
Americannoun
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Law. a violation of duty by a trustee.
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a violation of duty or responsibility.
noun
Etymology
Origin of breach of trust
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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At the center of each case Apple has pursued was a perceived breach of trust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
It’s something that they didn’t mention, but feels like a breach of trust.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
He added that the party had been "badly, badly, badly let down" by its former chief executive, and said Murrell's guilty plea was "an admission of a terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal".
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
It said the investigation concerns "instigation of breach of trust, computer fraud and false attestation with the intent to obtain for another an unlawful benefit."
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
In a curiously rambling farewell address, he accused cabinet members of a breach of trust, of ignoring him and of playing into the hands of the African National Congress.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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