breach of trust

noun

1. Law.,  a violation of duty by a trustee.

2. a violation of duty or responsibility.

breach of trust

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of breach of trust¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

He said: "She accepts full responsibility. She acknowledges the significant breach of trust the offence represents."

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"I am terribly sorry that we have disappointed so many, and I understand that people are angry with us," Ms Sagstuen said in a statement, adding that "criticism is justified" given the "breach of trust".

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The Israeli prime minister denies charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, for which he has been on trial since 2020.

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One of these concerns a string of high-profile charges, including corruption, bribery and breach of trust, associated with a land development project in 2023.

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"What you did constitutes a gross breach of trust and will have caused significant psychological harm to those concerned."

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Related Words

• bribery 
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