La violación
Example: La violación de los derechos humanos es un delito grave.
Definition
"La violación" refers to the act of violating or breaching rights, laws, or agreements, especially in legal contexts. It signifies an infringement that often causes harm or injustice, such as "la violación de los derechos humanos," meaning the violation of human rights.
Etymology
The term "la violación" originates from the Latin word 'violare,' meaning 'to violate or disturb.' It entered Spanish maintaining the idea of breaking or disrespecting established rules or rights, often used in legal and moral contexts. Did you know? The root 'viol-' also relates to force or violence.
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"La violación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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