violate
US /ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
UK /ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
1.
violer, enfreindre
break or fail to comply with (a rule, agreement, or principle)
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They violated the terms of the agreement.
Ils ont violé les termes de l'accord.
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The company was accused of violating environmental laws.
L'entreprise a été accusée de violer les lois environnementales.
2.
profaner, outrager
treat (something sacred) with disrespect or irreverence
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The vandals violated the sanctity of the ancient temple.
Les vandales ont violé la sainteté de l'ancien temple.
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His actions violated the sacred traditions of his ancestors.
Ses actions ont violé les traditions sacrées de ses ancêtres.
3.
violer, perturber
disturb or interrupt (a person's privacy or peace)
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The loud music violated my peace and quiet.
La musique forte a violé ma paix et ma tranquillité.
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His constant questioning seemed to violate her personal space.
Ses questions constantes semblaient violer son espace personnel.