nounviolation of a law. barratry . contravention . delinquency . dereliction .
2. Breach, infraction , violation, transgression all denote in some way the breaking of a rule or law or the upsetting of a normal and desired state.
nounviolation of a law. barratry . contravention . delinquency . dereliction .
| adherence abidance | conformance observance | observation dutifulness | obedience submission | accordance agreement |
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The definition of a violation is a breach of a law or of a code of behavior. When you drive your car faster than the speed limit , this is an example of a violation of the law. When you read someone’s diary this is an example of a violation of privacy. An offense against the public welfare.
| disobey defy | contravene violate | infringe flout | infract disregard | transgress ignore |
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Noun. ▲ Opposite of an act of defying or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. noninfringement . observance .
: to step over or beyond : exceed She overstepped her authority .
signal. Antonyms: ordinary , common, unnoticeable, mediocre, unmemorable, unimportant.
physical violence, intimidation, sexual harassment or assault , and being physically excluded or removed from establishments or businesses.
Infractions (sometimes called violations) are petty offenses that are typically punishable by fines, but not jail time . Because infractions cannot result in a jail sentence or even probation, defendants charged with infractions do not have a right to a jury trial.
adj. defiant , mischievous.
: to refuse to obey (something or someone) : to make (something) very difficult or impossible. : to resist or fight (something)
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