violation
English meaning: Violation
Definition
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.
Example
“The referee penalised the team for a violation of the rules.”
Another example: “Downloading the film without paying is a clear violation of copyright.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A formal-to-neutral noun for the act or instance of breaking a law, rule, or agreement ('a traffic violation', 'human rights violations'), or an infringement of something private. 'In violation of' is a standard formal phrase. Common in legal, sport, and ethical contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'violatio', from 'violare' (to treat with violence, dishonour), from 'vis' (force).
Synonyms
- assault
- encroachment
- rape
- intrusion
- trespass
- ravishment
- infringement
- sexual assault
- offense
- infraction
Antonyms / Opposites
- compliance
- observance
- adherence
Related Words
- antitrust
- amendment
- clause
- neutrality
- privacy
- fines
- probation
- ceasefire
- norms
- sovereignty
Common Collocations
- traffic violation
- human rights violations
- in violation of
- safety violation
- copyright violation
- serious violation
Word Forms
violate (v); violated; violating; violation (n); violations (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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