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breach of trust

noun

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

breach of trust

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of breach of trust¹

First recorded in 1875–80

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He is being accused of bribery and breach of trust.

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“Using AI to help prepare for interview questions is fine, but reading off a screen with interview responses is a total breach of trust and a big no-no for me,” she said.

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In 2015 he was summoned to appear in court to answer allegations of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and corruption related offences.

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"This was a great breach of trust of the people by the leadership of the president, the Kenya Airports Authority, the minister - they all betrayed the people," he alleges.

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Netanyahu then sought to downplay the significance of the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, and stress his political legacy.

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