violation
gb/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/ us/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglese
~ 4700
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
B1
action
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Breaking a law or rule
When someone does not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
Schema d'uso:
a violation of [law/rule/agreement]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violation' with 'violence'. They are different: 'violation' is about breaking rules or laws, while 'violence' is about physical force.
Sinonimi
breach (Slightly more formal and often used in legal or contractual contexts.)
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infringement (Commonly used for laws, rights, or rules, especially in legal contexts.)
Contrari
compliance (Means following a law, rule, or agreement.)
Collocazioni
serious violation
|traffic violation
|human rights violation
|violation of privacy
|violation of regulations
Temi
law
|society
|ethics
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
action
2
Harming rights or dignity
When someone does something that hurts another person's rights, dignity, or privacy.
Schema d'uso:
a violation of [rights/privacy/dignity]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only applies to legal rules, but it can also be about personal boundaries and moral principles.
Sinonimi
abuse (Often used when harm is severe and intentional.)
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encroachment (Focuses on gradually taking away someone's rights or space.)
Contrari
respect (Means treating someone's rights and dignity properly.)
Collocazioni
violation of human rights
|gross violation
|violation of privacy
|violation of dignity
Temi
ethics
|human-rights
|law
|relationships
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
C1
action
3
Damaging something sacred
When someone damages or shows no respect for something holy or very important.
Schema d'uso:
a violation of [sacred place/object]
Sinonimi
desecration (Specifically refers to disrespecting something sacred.)
Contrari
veneration (Means showing great respect to something sacred or important.)
Collocazioni
violation of a tomb
|violation of sacred ground
Temi
religion
|culture
|law
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- They called it a violation of the church.
- It was a violation of the holy place.
- A violation of the tomb made people angry.
Grammatica
Forma base
violation
IPA
GB/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
US/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
vi - ol - a - tion (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ol)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: violation
- Plural: violation, violations
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
in violation of
1/ˈɪn vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
Not following a rule or law
Not obeying a law, rule, or agreement.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Torture is considered a serious violation of human rights.
- They condemned the government's violations of human rights.