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violates

/ˈvaɪəleɪts/

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."

Illustration missed

missed verb

/mɪst/

To fail to hit.

"I missed the target."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration officer

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

Illustration security

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. "

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration protocol

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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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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parole noun

[pə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ]

The release of a former prisoner under condition of compliance with specific terms.

"He was released on parole."

Illustration curfew

curfew noun

/ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/

Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.

"The curfew for teenagers is 9:00 pm on school nights. "

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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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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. "