Violating
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (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
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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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