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violation

[ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən]

violation Definition

  • 1the act of breaking or disobeying a law, rule, agreement, etc.
  • 2the act of treating someone in an unacceptable way
  • 3an action that shows no respect for something important or holy

Using violation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "violation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.

  • Example

    The police arrested him for violation of traffic laws.

  • Example

    Her privacy was violated when her personal information was leaked online.

  • Example

    The athlete was suspended for violating the anti-doping rules.

violation Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with violation

  • a breach of the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled

    Example

    The government was accused of human rights violations against its citizens.

  • an act of betraying someone's confidence or faith in you

    Example

    He felt a deep sense of betrayal when he discovered the violation of trust by his closest friend.

  • a failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a probation sentence

    Example

    He was sent back to jail for violation of probation after being caught using drugs.

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Summary: violation in Brief

The term 'violation' [ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən] refers to the act of breaking or disobeying a law, rule, agreement, or treating someone in an unacceptable way. It can also refer to an action that shows no respect for something important or holy. Examples include violating environmental regulations, traffic laws, privacy, or anti-doping rules. Phrases like 'human rights violation' and 'violation of trust' extend the concept.

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