Definitions

1. 1. to break a promise
2. 2. to violate an agreement
3. 3. to default (on a loan or contract)

Components

• 违 wéi – to disobey
• 约 yuē – to make an appointment

Related Words

• 违约金 wéi yuē jīn – penalty (fee)
• 信贷违约掉期 xìn dài wéi yuē diào qī – credit default swap (finance)

Word Lists

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• TOCFL Level 5
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