violation

noun
UK: /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

  1. An action that breaks a law, agreement, or principle

    1. That's a violation of the rules. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company committed a serious violation of safety regulations, endangering workers. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of disturbing someone's peace or privacy

    1. It was a violation of my space. [ ] [ ]
    2. Taking photos of people in their homes is a gross violation of privacy. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of damaging or treating something without respect

    1. The graffiti was a violation of the building. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pollution of the river is a serious violation of the environment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

contravention offense infringement intrusion transgression desecration breach

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "violation" in English means: An action that breaks a law, agreement, or principle, The act of disturbing someone's peace or privacy, The act of damaging or treating something without respect.

The phonetic transcription of "violation" is /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "violation": contravention, offense, infringement, intrusion, transgression, desecration, breach.

Example usage of "violation": "That's a violation of the rules.". More examples on the page.