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VIOLATION
trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpation
(noun) entry to another’s property without right or permission
irreverence, violation
(noun) a disrespectful act
misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, violation, infringement
(noun) a crime less serious than a felony
violation, infringement
(noun) an act that disregards an agreement or a right; “he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment”
rape, violation, assault, ravishment
(noun) the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
violation (countable and uncountable, plural violations)
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.
An infraction or a failure to follow a rule.
(euphemistic) Rape; sexual activity forced on another person without their consent.
Synonyms
• transgression
• desecration
See breach.
Antonyms
• compliance
• obedience
Anagrams
• avolition
Source: Wiktionary
Vi`o*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. violatio: cf. F. violation.]
Definition: The act of violating, treating with violence, or injuring; the state of being violated. Specifically: -- (a) Infringement; transgression; nonobservance; as, the violation of law or positive command, of covenants, promises, etc. "The violation of my faith." Shak. (b) An act of irreverence or desecration; profanation or contemptuous treatment of sacred things; as, the violation of a church. Udall. (c) Interruption, as of sleep or peace; disturbance. (d) Ravishment; rape; outrage. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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