戒かいを破やぶる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

break the Buddhist precepts

Specifically refers to violating the moral and disciplinary rules (戒) in Buddhism. Used in religious contexts.

• 僧そう侶りょが戒かいを破やぶると、寺てらを追おわれることもある。

  If a monk breaks the precepts, he may be expelled from the temple.