violate
verb (used with object)
to act against (a law, principle, promise, agreement, instruction, etc.); break, transgress, or fail to honor.
is violating
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present progressiveof violate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The lawsuit alleges that the department is violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by leaving canceled loan balances on credit reports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Beijing denies it is violating Tibetans' rights, and points to the heavy investments it has made in the region to boost tourism and integrate it with the rest of the country.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The lawsuit alleges Ghana is violating domestic and regional law by "facilitating removals to unsafe countries", a statement from the legal coalition said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Rideshare Drivers United said Monday that Uber is violating Proposition 22, which passed in 2020 and was upheld by the state Supreme Court in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
He is violating custom, what do I do now?
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
