The violation
Example: The violation of the rule was serious.
Definition
"The violation" refers to an act of breaking or disregarding a rule, law, or agreement. It implies a serious breach that disrupts expected conduct, such as 'The violation of the rule was serious,' highlighting the failure to comply with established standards.
Etymology
The word "violation" comes from the Latin 'violationem,' meaning 'a breach or outrage,' derived from 'violare,' which means 'to violate or to do violence to.' Did you know? The root 'viol-' is also linked to the word 'violence,' showing the idea of force or infringement embedded in the term "violation."
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"The violation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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