Violated

verb

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

Word Frequency: 5.2

Definitions

1.verbTo break or disregard (a rule or convention).

"Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."

2.verbTo rape.

3.verbTo cite (a person) for a parole violation.

4.adjective(of a rule or law) Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.

5.adjective(by extension) Abused, harmed or sexually victimized.

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