violation

Definition

  • noun: the act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule
  • noun: the act of 'violating'

Examples

  • The evidence was seized 'in violation of' the law. [=was seized in a way that was illegal]

  • a 'moving violation' = a traffic 'violation' [=the act of breaking a law while driving]

  • They were responsible for the 'violation' [='desecration'] of the cemetery.

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