violate — to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
Korean meaning: 법률, 규칙, 합의를 위반하다
Korean pronunciation: 바이-어-레이트 (강세: 바이)
Example Sentences
- My cat violates the 'no pets on furniture' rule every single day.
- Students who violate the dress code must call their parents.
- He violated every diet rule at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
violate
VERB//ˈvaɪəleɪt//
to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
Vie says 'Oh late!' — violates every rule he breaks!
Poor translate can violate what lawyers create!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'violare' meaning 'to treat with violence' or 'to injure', derived from 'vis' meaning 'force' or 'strength'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“My cat violates the 'no pets on furniture' rule every single day.”
“Students who violate the dress code must call their parents.”
“He violated every diet rule at the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
“Companies that violate environmental regulations face heavy fines.”
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