violation

Meanings

• a crime less serious than a felony
• an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  • "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
• entry to another's property without right or permission
• a disrespectful act
• the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will

Synonyms

assault, encroachment, infraction, infringement, intrusion, irreverence, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, rape, ravishment, trespass, usurpation