Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An act of breaking or disregarding a law, agreement, or a set of rules.
Violation
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
The building was shut down due to safety violations.
Any breach of contract will be treated as a violation.
Littering in the park is a violation of city ordinance.
Etymology:
Borrowed from Middle French "violation" or directly from Latin "violationem," a noun of action from past participle stem of "violare," meaning to treat with violence or profane.
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