Violation

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The action of violating someone or something; the breach or infringement of a law, agreement, or code of conduct. Can range from minor infractions to serious criminal offences.

“The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌvaɪɵˈleɪʃən/

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Synonyms

breachinfringementtransgressioncontravention

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Contains 'violate' root; '-tion' suffix with multiple vowels

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13 points with valuable 'v'; legal vocabulary

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