B2verbformallawsociety
US/ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
UK/ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
to break a rule, law or agreement
In context
The company violated the law by dumping waste in the river.
Players who violate the rules will be removed from the game.
The new policy violates our right to privacy.
Words that go with violate
verb + noun
- violate the lawDriving without a license violates the law.
- violate a ruleHe violated a rule of the contest.
- violate human rightsThe regime was accused of violating human rights.
- violate an agreementThey violated the agreement within a month.
- violate the termsYou violate the terms of the contract if you sublet.
- violate privacyThe app violates users' privacy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
violate to the lawCorrect: violate the law