AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

violation

/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/ Syllables: vi·o·la·tion

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

An act that breaks a law, rule, agreement, or accepted standard.

Synonyms

breach infringement transgression

Antonyms

compliance observance

Translations

violation in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

انتهاك، مخالفة

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

فعل يخالف قانونًا أو قاعدة أو اتفاقًا.

Easy Explanation

A violation is breaking a rule or law. Plagiarism is an academic integrity violation that can result in disciplinary hearings.

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Memory TipViolate plus -tion — the act of breaking a rule or boundary.

Contextual Examples

Sharing exam questions online is a serious violation of the academic honesty code.

The audit found no violation of spending rules in the externally funded research account.

Data protection officers investigate each reported violation of privacy regulations on campus.

Word Families & Pronunciation