Main Entry: vi·o·la·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: the act of violating : the state of being violated: as a : infringement, transgression; specifically : an infringement of the rules in sports that is less serious than a foul and usually involves technicalities of play b : an act of irreverence or desecration : profanation c : disturbance, interruption d : rape 2, ravishment