Labag (en. Violation)

[ˈla.bag]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the act of violating or disobeying a law or rule.
Violating the law has corresponding penalties.
Ang labag sa batas ay may katapat na parusa.
An act that surpasses or disobeys set boundaries.
Their breach of agreement caused conflict in the group.
Ang kanilang labag sa kasunduan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa grupo.
An act of disobedience that causes harm or damage.
Violating safety regulations caused an accident.
Ang labag sa mga alituntunin ng kaligtasan ay nagdulot ng aksidente.

Etymology

From the verb 'labagin', meaning to violate or break rules.

Common Phrases and Expressions

against the law
Disobedience or violation of existing laws.
labag sa batas
against the rules
Disobedience to set guidelines or regulations.
labag sa alituntunin

Related Words

to repeatedly violate
An action of repeatedly violating a rule or law.
labag-labagin
disobey
The act of refusing or opposing orders or laws.
sumuway

Slang Meanings

blunder or mistake
His decision seems to be a blunder.
Parang labag yung ginawa niyang desisyon.
violation of the law
What he did is a violation of the law.
Ang ginawa niyang yun ay labag sa batas.
not following
Standing during the lesson is against the teacher's orders.
Labag sa utos ng guro ang pagtayo habang naglesyon.