violation
gb/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/ us/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 4700
szabályszegés, szabálysértés, törvénysértés, jogok megsértése, jogsértés, magánszféra megsértése, meggyalázás, megszentségtelenítés, szentségtörés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a violation of [law/rule/agreement]
The company was fined for a violation of environmental laws.
A céget megbírságolták a környezetvédelmi jogszabályok megsértése miatt.
Speeding is considered a traffic violation.
A gyorshajtás közlekedési szabálysértésnek számít.
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.
Learner examples
He was punished for a violation of the rules.
Megbüntették a szabályok megszegéséért.
A traffic violation can cost a lot of money.
Egy közlekedési szabálysértés sok pénzbe kerülhet.
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violation' with 'violence'. They are different: 'violation' is about breaking rules or laws, while 'violence' is about physical force.
Meaning
Breaking a law or rule
Collocations
serious violation
|traffic violation
|human rights violation
|violation of privacy
|violation of regulations
Synonyms
breach (Slightly more formal and often used in legal or contractual contexts.)
|
infringement (Commonly used for laws, rights, or rules, especially in legal contexts.)
Antonyms
compliance (Means following a law, rule, or agreement.)
Themes
law
|society
|ethics
Definition
When someone does not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
The act of disobeying or disregarding a law, rule, regulation, or agreement.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a violation of [rights/privacy/dignity]
The invasion of her home was a clear violation of her privacy.
Az otthonába való behatolás egyértelműen a magánszférájának megsértése volt.
Torture is a severe violation of human rights.
A kínzás az emberi jogok súlyos megsértése.
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.
Learner examples
Reading her diary was a violation of her privacy.
A naplója elolvasása a magánszférájának megsértése volt.
The arrest was a violation of his rights.
A letartóztatás a jogainak megsértése volt.
They spoke out against the violation of human dignity.
A violation of privacy can hurt people deeply.
Violations of human rights are serious.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only applies to legal rules, but it can also be about personal boundaries and moral principles.
Meaning
Harming rights or dignity
Collocations
violation of human rights
|gross violation
|violation of privacy
|violation of dignity
Synonyms
abuse (Often used when harm is severe and intentional.)
|
encroachment (Focuses on gradually taking away someone's rights or space.)
Antonyms
respect (Means treating someone's rights and dignity properly.)
Themes
ethics
|human-rights
|law
|relationships
Definition
When someone does something that hurts another person's rights, dignity, or privacy.
An action that disregards or disrespects someone's rights, dignity, personal space, or privacy.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
a violation of [sacred place/object]
The graffiti was seen as a violation of the historic monument.
A falfirkát a történelmi emlékmű meggyalázásának tekintették.
Entering the temple in shoes was considered a violation of its sanctity.
A templomba cipőben belépni a szent hely meggyalázásának számított.
Looting the burial site was a violation of cultural heritage.
Learner examples
They called it a violation of the church.
Ezt a templom meggyalázásának nevezték.
It was a violation of the holy place.
Ez a szent hely meggyalázása volt.
A violation of the tomb made people angry.
Meaning
Damaging something sacred
Collocations
violation of a tomb
|violation of sacred ground
Synonyms
desecration (Specifically refers to disrespecting something sacred.)
Antonyms
veneration (Means showing great respect to something sacred or important.)
Themes
religion
|culture
|law
Definition
When someone damages or shows no respect for something holy or very important.
The act of treating something sacred, respected, or protected with great disrespect or damage.
Grammar
Dictionary form
violation
IPA
GB/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
US/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
vi - ol - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ol)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: violation
- Plural: violation, violations
Word family
Expressions
in violation of
1/ˈɪn vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
Not following a rule or law
Not obeying a law, rule, or agreement.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- Torture is considered a serious violation of human rights.
- They condemned the government's violations of human rights.