violation
[noun]
Synonyms:
- infringement, abuse, breach, contravention, encroachment, infraction, transgression, trespass
- desecration, defilement, profanation, sacrilege, spoliation

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Antonyms: observance
Related Words: break, encroachment, illegality, misdemeanor, offense, wrong, defacement, defacing

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

vi‧o‧la‧tion AC /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]
[Word Family: noun: violence ≠ non-violence, violator, violation; verb: violate; adverb: violently; adjective: violent ≠ non-violent]

1. an action that breaks a law, agreement, principle etc:
human rights violations
violation of
a violation of international law
in violation of something
Troops crossed the border in violation of the agreement.

2. an action that causes harm or damage by treating someone or their possessions without respect

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

violation
noun
ADJ. blatant, clear, flagrant The attack on civilians is a flagrant violation of the peace agreement.
grave, gross, major, massive, serious | wholesale, widespread | continued, repeated | human rights | traffic
VERB + VIOLATION commit The army was accused of committing violations against the accord.
be, constitute This action constitutes a violation of international law.
PREP. in ~ of There is plenty of evidence that her actions were in violation of an earlier contract.
~ against violations against minimum wage agreements

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

violation

a serious violation
The committee said there had been serious violations of Senate rules.
a gross violation (=a very serious violation)
They had committed gross violations of the law.
a clear violation
This is a clear violation of privacy rights.
a flagrant/blatant violation (=a very clear violation)
The act of shooting down a civilian aircraft was a flagrant violation of international law.
human rights violations (=violations of every person's right to be treated fairly and without cruelty)
There have been protests about human rights violations at the prison.
a traffic violation
Speeding is one of the most common traffic violations.
a ceasefire violation
Each side accused the other of ceasefire violations.
safety violations
One oil rig worker blew the whistle on safety violations by his drilling company.
commit a violation
Several soliders were suspected of committing human rights violations.
constitute a violation formal (=be a violation)
The actions may constitute a violation of the treaty.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲