Associations to the word «Violation»

Wiktionary

VIOLATION, noun. The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.
VIOLATION, noun. An infraction or a failure to follow a rule.
VIOLATION, noun. Rape.

Dictionary definition

VIOLATION, noun. A crime less serious than a felony.
VIOLATION, noun. An act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment".
VIOLATION, noun. Entry to another's property without right or permission.
VIOLATION, noun. A disrespectful act.
VIOLATION, noun. The crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will.

Wise words

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