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Definition violation in British English

violation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an action that is in opposition to a law, agreement, principle etc

Example

Several students left the class early, in violation of school rules.

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2

the action of entering an area or place without permission

Example

a violation of US airspace

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Definition violation in British English