violation

[US]/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. breach, offense, infringement
v. rape

Phrases & Collocations

in violation of

violation of laws

access violation

Example Sentences

a flagrant violation of the law.

a violation of international law.

a prima facie violation of the treaty.

the arrest was a technical violation of the treaty.

the aircraft were in violation of UN resolutions.

No good will come of all these violation activities.

They blockaded the Suez Canal in violation of international agreement.

he was deported for violation of immigration laws.

He roared that was a violation of the rules.

The attack on civilians is a flagrant violation of the peace agreement.

These violations of the code must cease forthwith.

He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.

a violation of safety protocols; academic protocol.See Synonyms at etiquette

She failed to appear for the rehearsal, in flagrant violation of her contract.

tenants who were ejected for violations of their lease.

language unbecoming to a gentleman. What isunseemly or indelicate is in gross violation of good taste;

logging is continuing in protected areas in violation of an international agreement.

foment civil insurrection. Toabet is to approve, encourage, and support actions, especially those in violation of what is right or proper:

such notice of termination shall become effective unless the Break promiser shall completely remedy the violation within the 10 day period.

Real-world Examples

I smell the violation of civil liberties!

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Consorting with a known felon is a parole violation.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

This was a gross violation of teacher ethics.

Source: 1000 episodes of English stories (continuously updated)

That it was likely a violation of privacy right.

Source: CNN Listening December 2013 Collection

This is a violation of the law.

Source: NPR News October 2019 Collection

" Cyberbullying is a violation of that right" .

Source: VOA Special November 2020 Collection

This is a flagrant violation of my rights!

Source: "Green Book" Original Soundtrack

Well, it is a violation of the House rules.

Source: NPR News October 2019 Collection

He was found guilty this week of systematic doping violations.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2019

That's not good, It's a violation of the brotherhood.

Source: Anecdotes of celebrities

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