Engelsk

violation

gb/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/ us/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
B1 Engelsk
~ 4700
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord B1 action
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Breaking a law or rule

When someone does not follow a law, rule, or agreement.

Brugsmønster: a violation of [law/rule/agreement]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violation' with 'violence'. They are different: 'violation' is about breaking rules or laws, while 'violence' is about physical force.
Synonymer
breach (Slightly more formal and often used in legal or contractual contexts.) | infringement (Commonly used for laws, rights, or rules, especially in legal contexts.)
Antonymer
compliance (Means following a law, rule, or agreement.)
Ordforbindelser
serious violation |traffic violation |human rights violation |violation of privacy |violation of regulations
Temaer
law |society |ethics
Eksempler
  • The company was fined for a violation of environmental laws.
  • Speeding is considered a traffic violation.
  • The new policy aims to prevent violations of workers' rights.
  • He was arrested for multiple violations of parole.
  • They were accused of a serious violation of safety regulations.
Læringseksempler
  • He was punished for a violation of the rules.
  • A traffic violation can cost a lot of money.
  • She lost her job after a violation of company policy.
  • The police wrote him a ticket for a violation.
  • A violation of the law is a crime.
Navneord B2 action
2

Harming rights or dignity

When someone does something that hurts another person's rights, dignity, or privacy.

Brugsmønster: a violation of [rights/privacy/dignity]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only applies to legal rules, but it can also be about personal boundaries and moral principles.
Synonymer
abuse (Often used when harm is severe and intentional.) | encroachment (Focuses on gradually taking away someone's rights or space.)
Antonymer
respect (Means treating someone's rights and dignity properly.)
Ordforbindelser
violation of human rights |gross violation |violation of privacy |violation of dignity
Temaer
ethics |human-rights |law |relationships
Eksempler
  • The invasion of her home was a clear violation of her privacy.
  • Torture is a severe violation of human rights.
  • They protested against the government's violation of free speech.
  • Such treatment is a violation of basic human dignity.
  • The report documented numerous violations of civil liberties.
Læringseksempler
  • Reading her diary was a violation of her privacy.
  • The arrest was a violation of his rights.
  • They spoke out against the violation of human dignity.
  • A violation of privacy can hurt people deeply.
  • Violations of human rights are serious.
Navneord C1 action
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Damaging something sacred

When someone damages or shows no respect for something holy or very important.

Brugsmønster: a violation of [sacred place/object]
Synonymer
desecration (Specifically refers to disrespecting something sacred.)
Antonymer
veneration (Means showing great respect to something sacred or important.)
Ordforbindelser
violation of a tomb |violation of sacred ground
Temaer
religion |culture |law
Eksempler
  • The graffiti was seen as a violation of the historic monument.
  • Entering the temple in shoes was considered a violation of its sanctity.
  • Looting the burial site was a violation of cultural heritage.
Læringseksempler
  • They called it a violation of the church.
  • It was a violation of the holy place.
  • A violation of the tomb made people angry.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
violation
IPA
GB/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
US/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
vi - ol - a - tion (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ol)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: violation
  • Plural: violation, violations
Ordfamilie
Forms
violations noun
Core family
violate verb B2
Related words
violator noun violence noun B1 violent adjective B1 violently adverb B1
Advanced or less common
violative adjective
Udtryk

in violation of

1
/ˈɪn vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase

Not following a rule or law

Not obeying a law, rule, or agreement.

Eksempler
  • The company acted in violation of the trade agreement.
  • He parked there in violation of city regulations.

traffic violation

1
/tɹˈæfɪk vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Breaking driving laws

When someone does not follow driving laws or road rules.

Eksempler
  • Speeding is the most common traffic violation.
  • He received a fine for a traffic violation.

violation of human rights

1
/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv hjˈumən ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase

Act denying basic freedoms

An action that takes away people's basic rights and freedoms.

Eksempler
  • Torture is considered a serious violation of human rights.
  • They condemned the government's violations of human rights.

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