Violates
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Acts in contravention of a law, rule, or agreement.
The company violates environmental regulations by discharging waste illegally.
Forms
- violate
- violated
- violating
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Commentary
The term 'violates' is the third-person singular present tense form of 'violate,' commonly used to describe actions contravening legal norms or contracts.
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