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breach of trust

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noun

Law. a violation of duty by a trustee.
a violation of duty or responsibility.

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Origin of breach of trust

First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for breach of trust

breach of trust

noun

law a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position
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