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violate

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/

Meanings
verb
To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

Examples :

"Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."
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Related Words

Illustration convention

convention noun

/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/

A meeting or gathering.

"The convention was held in Geneva."

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required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

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prisoner noun

/ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ /ˈpɹɪznə/

A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

"The prisoner was released from jail after serving his sentence. "

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meetings noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋz/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

Illustration attacker

attacker noun

/əˈtækɚ/

Someone who attacks.

"The attacker in the schoolyard fight was quickly apprehended by the police. "

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security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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protocol noun

/ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/

The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

"The protocol for the new student housing agreement clearly outlined the responsibilities of both the students and the university. "

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violates verb

/ˈvaɪəleɪts/

To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

"Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."

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disregard noun

/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/

The act or state of deliberately not paying attention or caring about; misregard.

"His complete disregard for the safety rules led to an accident. "

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unauthorized adjective

/ʌnˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ /ʌnˈɑθəˌraɪzd/

Not having any authority

"The student's access to the computer lab was unauthorized, as he did not have permission from the teacher. "

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violated verb

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

"Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."

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violation noun

/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/

The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

"The student's late arrival was a violation of school policy. "