1. to break or fail to comply with a rule, law, or agreement
2. to treat something sacred or important without proper respect
3. to disturb or interfere with someone’s peace, privacy, or rights

Examples

• The company violated several safety regulations.
• Parking there would violate the city ordinance.
• The vandals violated the cemetery by damaging headstones.
• The search violated his constitutional rights.
• Don’t violate her privacy by reading her diary.
• The loud music violated the quiet hours policy.
• He violated the terms of his probation.