violation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of infringing or breaking a law, rule, or obligation.

  - "John's violation of the speed limit resulted in a ticket."
  - "The violation of human rights is a serious issue."

• Noun

  A breach or infringement of a moral or social code.

  - "The violation of trust between friends can be devastating."
  - "His actions were a violation of societal norms."

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Antonyms

compliance , obedience

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Synonyms

desecration , transgression

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with violation
solemn , balm , calm , psalm , alarm

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Variants

List of all variants of violation that leads to same result
violation , violations , in violation of , moving violation

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Forms

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violations, violated, violating

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Etymology

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From Old French 'violacion' or Latin 'violatio' meaning 'injury, damage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'violation' is derived from the Latin word 'violatio', which means 'injury' or 'damage'.

2. In the context of music, a 'violation' is a type of early stringed instrument that was popular in the Baroque period.

3. The term 'violation' is also used in sports, specifically in basketball, to refer to a foul that results in possession of the ball being given to the opposing team.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crime: Violation is a type of crime, specifically an infringement of a law or rule.

2. Transgression: Violation refers to a transgression, or a breach of a moral or social code.

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Culture

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Violation has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to depict various forms of transgression and rebellion. In literature, it is a common theme in works such as Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'. In art, it is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that explore themes of power, control, and resistance. In music, it is a recurring theme in genres such as heavy metal and punk rock.

How to Memorize "violation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person breaking a rule or law, such as crossing a red light or stealing an item.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of breaking a rule or law.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym V-I-O-L-A-T-I-O-N: Violate Laws And Transgressions Occur Notionally.

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