Violated
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having acted in a manner that breaches a law, right, or agreement.
The defendant's actions were violated the terms of the contract.
Forms
- violate
- violating
- violates
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Commentary
"Violated" is primarily used as a past participle or adjective to describe something that has been breached or infringed; legal definitions are typically found under the base verb "violate."
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