"I have just read somewhere above that there is a difference between breaking the law and a breach of the law."


Really 'willie' ?

Certainly not in my post!

I clearly stated in response to your provocative remark 'opting out' of the democratic process was what 'criminal terrorists' did that
"Direct action does not necessarily mean breaking the law"
giving the example of boycotts while other forms of direct action, for example tax refusal (hich was used by some during the poll tax campaign) while still non violent obviously did constitute a breach of the law.

breach - A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation

That's sorted that then?