To violate
Example: The action violates established rules and regulations
Definition
"To violate" means to break or fail to comply with a rule, law, agreement, or boundary, often causing harm or offense. For example, when someone disregards established rules and regulations, they are said to violate them.
Etymology
The word "to violate" comes from the Latin verb 'violare,' which means to treat with violence or disrespect. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, carrying the sense of breaking or infringing upon something sacred or legally binding. Did you know that the root 'viol-' is also related to 'violence'?
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"To violate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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