La violació
Example: La violació dels drets humans és un crim greu reconegut internacionalment.
Definition
"La violació" refers to the act of violating rights or laws, often implying a serious breach or infringement. In legal contexts, it signifies the unlawful or forceful violation of an individual's rights, such as in the phrase 'la violació dels drets humans,' meaning the violation of human rights.
Etymology
The term "la violació" comes from the Latin word 'violare,' meaning 'to violate or offend.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically denote acts of violation, especially in legal and social contexts. Did you know? The root 'violare' is also the origin of the English word 'violation,' showing the shared linguistic heritage.
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"La violació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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