Translation
violation, breach
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Word origin
From Latin violatio, from violare ("to treat with violence, to infringe"). English "violation" comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- violare
- English cognates
- violate, violence
Grammar
Examples
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It is a clear breach of the rules.
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The newspaper denounces a violation of human rights.
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Breaking the contract can lead to a fine.
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The country was accused of violating airspace.
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Any violation of privacy is punished by law.
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