Violation

Pronunciation: /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/

Violation (noun)

  1. An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
  2. An action that harms someone's rights or personal space.

Examples

  • A violation of the rules can lead to penalties.
  • A violation of human rights is unacceptable.

Common collocations: commit a violation, report a violation, address a violation, investigate a violation

Synonyms of Violation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Violation

  • — adhering to rules or laws
  • — the act of following rules or laws