violation
When someone does not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
The act of disobeying or disregarding a law, rule, regulation, or agreement.
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.
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.
- Base: violation
- Plural: violation, violations
in violation of
1Not following a rule or law
Not obeying a law, rule, or agreement.
- The company acted in violation of the trade agreement.
- He parked there in violation of city regulations.
traffic violation
1Breaking driving laws
When someone does not follow driving laws or road rules.
- Speeding is the most common traffic violation.
- He received a fine for a traffic violation.
violation of human rights
1Act denying basic freedoms
An action that takes away people's basic rights and freedoms.
- Torture is considered a serious violation of human rights.
- They condemned the government's violations of human rights.