Violación (en. Rape)

/bjo.laˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Crime consisting of forcing a person to have sexual relations without their consent.
Rape is a serious crime that affects many victims.
La violación es un crimen grave que afecta a muchas víctimas.
Violation of a rule or law.
The violation of human rights is unacceptable.
La violación de los derechos humanos es inaceptable.
Breach of an agreement or commitment.
The violation of the contract led to a lawsuit.
La violación del contrato condujo a una demanda judicial.

Etymology

From Latin 'violatio', derived from 'violare', meaning 'to violate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

violation of rights
Breach or abuse of fundamental rights.
violación de derechos
violation of the law
Act that contravenes legal provisions.
violación a la ley

Related Words

to violate
To perform sexual act without consent.
violar
infringement
Action of infringing a law or norm.
infracción
assault
Action of attacking or harming someone.
agresión

Slang Meanings

Identity theft in terms of rights.
That contract has as much violation of rights as identity theft.
Ese contrato tiene tanta violación de derechos como un robo de identidad.
Abuse in legal contexts.
Abuse of power can lead to a violation of rights.
El abuso de poder puede llevar a una violación de derechos.