Violation meaning

What does “violation” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“violation” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a crime less serious than a felony.

violation

noun

  1. a crime less serious than a felony

  2. an act that disregards an agreement or a right

    “he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment”

    Synonymsinfringement
  3. entry to another's property without right or permission

  4. a disrespectful act

    Synonymsirreverence
  5. the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University