Violation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Violation ( noun )

1. An act of breaking or disregarding a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
2. An infringement of a right or of something that is sacred.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin violatio(n-), from violare "to violate", from via "way".

Examples:

1. He was charged with a violation of the city's noise ordinance.
2. The company was found guilty of a violation of environmental laws.
3. The team was penalized for a violation of the rules.
4. The treaty was violated by the country's aggressive actions.
5. The sacred site had been violated by the tourists.

(As a verb)

Violation ( verb )

1. An act of breaking or disregarding a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
2. An infringement of a right or of something that is sacred.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin violatio(n-), from violare "to violate", from via "way".

Examples:

1. He was charged with a violation of the city's noise ordinance.
2. The company was found guilty of a violation of environmental laws.
3. The team was penalized for a violation of the rules.
4. The treaty was violated by the country's aggressive actions.
5. The sacred site had been violated by the tourists.