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Violate

usgb/ˈvaɪəleɪt/Volume
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Legal Severity

Using 'violate' in a legal context implies serious consequences, more than just making a mistake.

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The company violated environmental laws and faced substantial fines.
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Intentional Action

'Violate' often suggests that the rule or agreement was broken on purpose, not accidentally.

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They knowingly violated the no-smoking policy.
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Authority Clash

To 'violate' typically means to oppose an authority setting or upholding the rule, law, or agreement.

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Activists violated the curfew imposed by the government.
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