violation

US /ˌvaɪəˈleʃən/

UK /ˌvaɪə'leɪʃn/

B1

noun

  • Abuse, damage or total disregard
  • Act of failing to obey a rule or law
  • An act or instance of violating something.

Examples

The army was accused of committing violations against the accord.

The attack on civilians is a flagrant violation of the peace agreement.