Definition of "violate" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

   • Drinking-and-driving violates the law.
   • Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.

2. (transitive) To rape.

3. (transitive, prison slang) To cite (a person) for a parole violation.

adjective

1. Subject to violation.

2. Synonym of violated.

3. (obsolete) Morally impure.