The violation
Example: Violation breaks law or established rules
Definition
"The violation" in law refers to an act of disregarding or breaking a law, rule, or agreement. It indicates a failure to comply with legal standards or established regulations, which can lead to penalties or legal consequences.
Etymology
The term "violation" comes from the Latin word 'violare,' meaning 'to violate or to treat with violence.' Over time, it evolved in English to signify the act of breaking laws or rules, reflecting the original sense of breaching or disturbing something sacred or protected.
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"The violation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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