🚫violation

noun
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

The act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, or agreement.
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

Example Sentences

Driving without a license is a violation of the law.

The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.

Example Expressions

in violation of

Synonyms

breach, infringement, offense, transgression, misconduct, contravention
Entry 1
breach, infringement, offense, transgression, misconduct
Entry 2
breach, infringement, transgression, contravention

Antonyms

compliance, obedience, adherence, observance
Entry 1
compliance, obedience, adherence
Entry 2
compliance, observance, adherence

Collocations

serious violation, law violation, human rights violation, violation of rules, traffic violation, rule violation
Entry 1
serious violation, law violation, human rights violation, violation of rules
Entry 2
traffic violation, human rights violation, rule violation

More Example Sentences

Allegations of workers' rights violations in hosting the World Cup are concerning.

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