Violation

Pronunciation: /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of violation

noun an act of violating or the condition of being violated

Example Sentences

A1 Parking in a no-parking zone is a violation of the law.

A2 Speeding is a common traffic violation.

B1 The company was fined for environmental violations.

B2 The athlete was disqualified for a doping violation.

C1 The violation of human rights is a serious issue in many countries.

C2 The company was found guilty of multiple violations of labor laws.

Examples of violation in a Sentence

formal The company was fined for the violation of environmental regulations.

informal He got a ticket for the parking violation.

slang They caught him red-handed in the act of violation.

figurative Her actions were a violation of trust in their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of violation

• past tense: violated
• plural: violations
• comparative: more violated
• superlative: most violated
• present tense: violate
• future tense: will violate
• perfect tense: have violated
• continuous tense: is violating
• singular: violation
• positive degree: violation
• infinitive: to violate
• gerund: violating
• participle: violating

Origin and Evolution of violation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'violation' originated from the Latin word 'violatio', which means a breach or infringement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'violation' has retained its original meaning of a breach or infringement, but has also come to be used in a legal context to refer to the breaking of a law or rule.