Breach of trust

Under the Zekian Civil Contract, a breach of trust is any actionable conduct toward another person or persons that violates an inherent covenant between parties, whether through abuse of power, exploitation, or embezzlement. It is either a public offense or private offense and may therefore adjudicated in different tribunals.
== The concepts of duty and trust ==
Zekian society is based upon the concepts of duty and trust. Persons of authority have the duties of defending their wards, upholding morality, and performing their particular tasks. The persons subject to authority hold trust for those in authority, expecting them to wield authority wisely and perform tasks well.
== Application in professional fields ==