violation — The action of violating someone or something; the breach or infringement of a rule, law, or agreement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of violating someone or something; the breach or infringement of a rule, law, or agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His Instagram post was a clear violation of company policy - no selfies with confidential documents!
- The restaurant received a health code violation for keeping expired milk next to fresh ingredients.
- Using your roommate's toothbrush is not just gross, it's a violation of personal boundaries!
violation
NOUN[/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/]
The action of violating someone or something; the breach or infringement of a rule, law, or agreement
A violation of workplace rules as employee crosses a strict boundary line
Violation at the station, across the nation, shatters creation — when boundaries break, trust cannot be mistaken
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'violatio' meaning the act of violating, derived from 'violare' meaning to treat with violence or break an oath. The Latin root 'vis' means force or violence.
Breakdown
viol- (force, violence from Latin 'violare') + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or state) = violation
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📝Examples
“His Instagram post was a clear violation of company policy - no selfies with confidential documents!”
“The restaurant received a health code violation for keeping expired milk next to fresh ingredients.”
“Using your roommate's toothbrush is not just gross, it's a violation of personal boundaries!”
“The data breach was considered a major violation of customer privacy rights.”
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