violation

• Nom désignant l'action de transgresser ou de ne pas respecter une règle, une loi, un accord ou une norme, ainsi que le fait de porter atteinte à un droit ou à quelque chose de sacré.

A noun referring to the act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, law, agreement, or standard.

1. Breaking a rule or lawB2formallegal

   An act of breaking or failing to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.

   Violation (d'une règle ou loi)

   • The company was fined for a violation of safety regulations.
   • Driving without a license is a serious violation.
   • The court found him guilty of a violation of the contract.

   Synonymesbreachcontraventiondefiancedisobedienceinfractioninfringementnoncompliancetransgression

   Antonymesadherencecomplianceconformityobedienceobservance

2. Infringement of rightsB2formal

   An action that disregards or infringes upon someone's rights or privacy.

   Violation des droits

   • The search was considered a violation of his privacy.
   • The protest was against the violation of human rights.
   • She filed a complaint about a violation of her civil liberties.

   Synonymesbreachcontraventionencroachmentinfractioninfringementinvasiontransgressiontrespass

   Antonymesadherencecomplianceobservancerespect

3. Foul in sportsB1informalsport

   An infraction of the rules in a sport or game.

   Faute en sport

   • The referee called a violation for traveling.
   • A technical violation was assessed against the player.
   • The team lost points due to a violation of the game rules.

   Synonymesbreachfoulinfractioninfringementoffensetransgression