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- Dictionaryviolation/ˌvʌɪəˈleɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of violating someone or something: "the aircraft were in violation of UN resolutions" Similar
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VIOLATION definition: 1. an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or…. Learn more.
Definitions of violation. noun. an act that disregards an agreement or a right. “he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment” synonyms: infringement. see more. noun. entry to another's property without right or permission. synonyms: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, usurpation. see more. noun.
: the act of violating : the state of being violated: such as. a. : infringement, transgression. specifically : an infringement of the rules in sports that is less serious than a foul and usually involves technicalities of play. b. : an act of irreverence or desecration : profanation. c. : disturbance, interruption. d.
noun. the act of violating. the state of being violated. a breach, infringement, or transgression, as of a law, rule, promise, etc.: He was fined for a traffic violation. desecration; profanation: the violation of a cemetery. sexual molestation, especially rape. a distortion of meaning or fact.
an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect: violation of He claimed that the way he'd been treated was a gross violation of his civil / constitutional / human rights.
1. the act of violating or the state of being violated. 2. a breach or infringement, as of a law or promise. 3. a sexual assault, esp. rape. 4. desecration; profanation. 5. a distortion of meaning or fact. [1400–50; late Middle English < Latin] syn: See breach.
1. the act of violating. 2. the state of being violated. 3. a breach, infringement, or transgression, as of a law, rule, promise, etc. She was fined for a traffic violation. 4. desecration; profanation. the violation of a cemetery. 5. sexual molestation, esp. rape. 6.
A breaking of the law; an infraction; a transgression. Webster's New World Law. The act of breaching the law; contravening a duty or right. Webster's New World Law. An offense against the public welfare. Webster's New World Law. Synonyms: rape. ravishment. assault. infringement. misdemeanour. misdemeanor. infraction. irreverence. usurpation.
Definition of violation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
VIOLATE definition: 1. to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that…. Learn more.
