Noun
violation (either through fraud or negligence) by a trustee of a duty that equity requires of him
Source: WordNetAdded City Councillor Michelle Wu: “‘This is a disgrace to our city and a breach of trust to our communities.” Source: Internet
Acting on a tip-off, a police team nabbed Devram on September 6. He has been booked under sections 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code. Source: Internet
An RCMP release reads, “It is alleged that Mr. Grewal failed to report his receipt of millions in personal loans to the Ethics Commissioner, in circumstances that constitute a criminal breach of trust. Source: Internet
A year later, after Netanyahu failed to form a government twice and Gantz himself failed once, and Netanyahu was indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Gantz’s words were marked more by outrage than by lofty ideals. Source: Internet
Bordeleau had suspended Skof two months earlier, after the Ontario Provincial Police charged Skof for breach of trust and obstruction of justice when it was alleged he discussed unsubstantiated claims about Coun. Source: Internet
Crawford, p.164 The royal family were appalled at what they considered Crawford's invasion of their privacy and breach of trust, as a result of which Crawford was ostracised from royal circles. Source: Internet