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/
Korean meaning: 위반, 위배, 침해
Korean pronunciation: 바이어**레이**션
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
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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