Paglapas

breach; noncompliance; failure to complynoun

Alternative meanings

failure to comply; breach of a rule, agreement, obligation, promise, or contract

Pronunciation

pahg-LAH-pahs

Root and affixes

Formed with pag- and lapas, to exceed a limit or violate a rule.

Variants or conjugations

paglapas; dili pagtuman; breach of agreement

Related words and expressions

obligation; contract; rule; agreement; fault

Meaning and usage notes

In legal or administrative contexts, it can refer to breach of contract, rule, duty, or obligation.