violate
violate.01 - break some rule
VIOLATE-V NOTES: Sometimes the 'rule' is hidden within another entity, such as "Johnviolated the sanctity of Mary's diary". There's an implicit rulewhich says "don't read someone else's diary." (from violate.01-v)VIOLATION-N NOTES: Based on verb entry violate.01; no corresponding VN class. (from violation.01-n)
Aliases:
violate (v.)
violation (n.)
violation (n.)
Roles:
ARG0-PAG: violator
ARG1-PPT: thing violated, usually a rule
ARG1-PPT: thing violated, usually a rule
they're all like this, basically
Gulf PowerARG0
had been under investigation for violatingrel
the Utility Holding Company Act , which prohibits public utilities from making political contributionsARG1
.they're all like this, basically
Without admitting or denying wrongdoing , they consented to findings that
theyARG0
had inaccurately represented the firm 's net capital , maintained inaccurate books and records , and madeARGM-LVB
otherARGM-ADJ
violationsrel
.All arguments
HisARG0
violationrel
of campaign lawsARG1
is a pretty substantial crime .