1. breaks or fails to comply with a rule, law, or agreement
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘violate’
2. treats something sacred or important without proper respect
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘violate’
3. disturbs or interferes with someone’s peace, privacy, or rights
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘violate’

Examples

• The company violates environmental regulations by dumping waste in the river.
• Anyone who violates the dress code will be sent home.
• The new policy violates our constitutional rights.
• He violates the sanctity of the memorial with his graffiti.
• The loud music violates our right to peaceful enjoyment of our home.
• She never violates a promise once she makes it.
• The search violates the suspect’s Fourth Amendment protections.