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# violation

noun (violations)

«violation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

A violation is breaking a rule, law or promise; an act that goes against what is allowed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/V/violation/#m1)

### In the lessons

in old tales a violation of a rule brings a harsh punishment

### Examples

- It is a violation of school rules to run in the corridor. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/V/violation/#x1)
- The boy was guilty of a violation of the family code. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/V/violation/#x2)
- Breaking a promise is a violation of trust. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/V/violation/#x3)

### Note

nothing for maths

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «violation» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/V/violation/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«violation» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/violation.html) on Mova free.