Violation

Definition

The act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

IPA Pronunciation:

• US: /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
• UK: /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

Respellings:

• American: vy·uh·lay·shun
• British: vy·uh·lay·shun

Etymology

The term "violation" originates from the Latin word "violatio", from "violatus", the past participle of "violare" meaning 'to treat with violence, violate'. The base root is from Latin "vis" which means 'force'.

Derivatives

• Violative
• Violator
• Violational
• Reviolation
• Nonviolation

Synonyms

• Breach
• Infringement
• Transgression

Antonyms

• Compliance
• Adherence
• Observance

Usage

• "The unauthorized entry into the building was deemed a violation of security protocols."
• "Her actions were a clear violation of human rights."

Related Terms

• Offense
• Contravention
• Infraction
• Trespass
• Disregard

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Act of Breaching: The action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, agreement, or boundary.
• Example: "The violation of the treaty has resulted in a diplomatic crisis."

• Act of Desecration: The action of treating something sacred with irreverence or disrespect.
• Example: "The desecration of holy sites is seen as a severe violation of religious values."

• Infringement of Rights: The action of infringing upon or interfering with someone's rights, privileges, or personal space.
• Example: "Violation of one's privacy can have legal repercussions."