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violating

/vaɪˈɒlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does violating mean?

verb

to break or infringe a law, rule, or moral code; to act in a way that goes against a standard or principle.

Example

"The company was violating labor laws by paying its employees below the minimum wage."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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