violate
verb (used with object)
to act against (a law, principle, promise, agreement, instruction, etc.); break, transgress, or fail to honor.
violating
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present participleof violate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They definitely disapproved of our government violating due process: “We’re a country built on laws.”
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Binance pleaded guilty in 2023 to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering and sanctions laws, and agreed to pay a $4.3 billion fine and operate under U.S. oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Some have allegedly posed as voters, potentially violating state privacy laws.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
There is even the European Horse Network, whose meetings with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen -- a well-known equine enthusiast -- were criticised by Corporate Europe Observatory for violating the commission's code of conduct.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
And I hate the way El looks like I’m violating her by breathing the same air.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
