La violation
Example: La violation des droits humains est un problème grave.
Definition
"La violation" refers to the act of breaking or disregarding laws, rules, or rights, especially in a legal context. For example, "la violation des droits humains" means the breach or infringement of human rights, highlighting a serious legal or ethical offense.
Etymology
The term "la violation" comes from the Latin word 'violare,' meaning to violate or disrespect. It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of breaking or infringing upon something sacred or legally protected. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'violence,' emphasizing the forceful nature of such breaches.
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"La violation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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