Violating

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v. (part.)) Engaging in an act that breaches a law, rule, or agreement.
    The company is liable for violating the environmental regulations.

Forms

  • violate
  • violates
  • violated

Commentary

The term 'violating' is the present participle form of 'violate' and is used to describe the ongoing or continuous action of breaching legal norms.

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