Verb
Pronunciation: VAI-uh-layt
To break a law
Noun form:
Violation (vai-uh-LAY-shun)
Violate vs. Breach
When a person breaks a law we say, “violate” but when referring to a contract we say “breach the contract”.
Sample Sentences
The government is not allowed to violate our right to free speech.
Taking something that doesn’t belong to you is a violation of the law.
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