Breach is an opening made by breaking down something solid; such as, a gap made in a wall or fortification: “There was a breach in several places of the levee due to the floods.”
It also refers to a breaking or the neglect (of a law, a trust, etc.); an infraction or infringement: “For the guard to leave now would be a breach of duty.”
Breech refers to the lower rear portion of the human trunk; the behind, posterior; hind part: “A breech is an old-fashioned word for the ‘backside’ of the body.”
It also refers to opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
Tool tip to remember the difference:
Just Remember: Substitute a K for the CH in “breach” to remind you that the word has to do with breakage.
Examples of incorrect uses of Breach and Breech:
1. Anything beyond that was considered a breech of duty.
2. Breach of the gun had to be loaded frequently.
Examples of correct uses of Breach and Breech:
1. The suit is claiming breach of contract.
2. Shells must be loaded with hands into the breech of the gun.
A Quick Recap:
It also refers to a breaking or the neglect (of a law, a trust, etc.); an infraction or infringement: “For the guard to leave now would be a breach of duty.”
Breech refers to the lower rear portion of the human trunk; the behind, posterior; hind part: “A breech is an old-fashioned word for the ‘backside’ of the body.”
It also refers to opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded