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Uncommonviolate
The correct spelling is violate.
How to pronounce violate
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
verbIPA: /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
Say it like: Vio-lat-e
The correct spelling is violate. To break or disregard (a rule or convention). For example: "Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."
Usage Examples
“Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
- 2.To rape.
- 3.To cite (a person) for a parole violation.
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