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violation

 

[ ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

The action of violating someone or something. It can refer to breaking the law or disobeying a rule or agreement.

Synonyms

breach, infringement, transgression

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for committing a violation of the city ordinance.
  • The company was fined for environmental violations.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

An infringement of the rules in a sports game or match.

Synonyms

foul, infraction, penalty

Examples of usage

  • The player received a penalty for a violation of the rules.
  • The referee called a violation on the basketball player for double dribbling.
Context #3 | Noun

workplace

An act of disrespect or inappropriate behavior towards a person or policy in a professional setting.

Synonyms

breach, infraction, misconduct

Examples of usage

  • He was warned for a violation of the company's code of conduct.
  • The employee was terminated for repeated violations of company policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "violation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 violação

🇮🇳 उल्लंघन

🇩🇪 Verstoß

🇮🇩 pelanggaran

🇺🇦 порушення

🇵🇱 naruszenie

🇯🇵 違反 (いはん)

🇫🇷 violation

🇪🇸 violación

🇹🇷 ihlal

🇰🇷 위반

🇸🇦 انتهاك

🇨🇿 porušení

🇸🇰 porušenie

🇨🇳 违反 (wéifǎn)

🇸🇮 kršitev

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 бұзушылық

🇬🇪 დარღვევა

🇦🇿 pozuntu

🇲🇽 violación

Word origin

The word 'violation' originates from the Latin word 'violatio', which means an infringement or transgression. The concept of violation has been present in human societies throughout history, as rules and laws have always existed to maintain order and justice. Violations can range from minor offenses to serious crimes, and the consequences vary accordingly. The word has evolved to encompass various contexts, including legal, sports, and workplace environments.

See also: violate, violated, violating, violations, violator.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,250, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.