Violation
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 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.”
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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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