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violates

verb
VY-uh-layts/ˈvaɪəˌleɪts/

1 meaning of violates

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of violate. Use this form with he, she, it, or a single thing.

    Parking on the sidewalk violates the city rules.

    Playing loud music after midnight violates the noise law.

    Note

violates is a form of violate

violate, verb: To break a rule, law, or agreement, often on purpose. Full entry

Forms
violateviolates he/she/itviolating -ing formviolated past tense, past participle
Spelling
violate → violates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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