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violate




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violate
     1. v. To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
           Drinking-and-driving violates the law.
           Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.
     2. v. (transitive, euphemistic) To rape.

Example Sentences

They rule that laws violate the constitution, a superior law. 



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