Labagin (en. To violate)

/laˈbaɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of violating a law or rule.
Violating traffic laws causes accidents.
Ang labagin ng mga batas trapiko ay nagdudulot ng aksidente.
The action of deviating from proper conduct or standards.
School rules should not be violated.
Hindi dapat labagin ang mga patakaran ng paaralan.
The refusal to comply with orders or regulations.
Returning products that violate the agreement is not allowed.
Ang pagbabalik ng mga produkto na labag sa kasunduan ay hindi pinapahintulutan.

Etymology

from the word 'labag' meaning against or not following a rule or law.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to violate the law
To act against existing laws.
labagin ang batas
do not violate
A reminder to follow rules or regulations.
huwag labagin

Related Words

violation
A term expressing the condition of violating a law or rule.
labag
violation
The act or result of violating rules.
paglabag

Slang Meanings

be true or be honest with oneself
Just be true to yourself, because what's important is that you love what you do.
Labagin mo na lang ang mga sinasabi ng iba, kasi ang mahalaga yung mahal mo ang ginagawa mo.
to overstep limitations or boundaries
Don't overstep our agreement, or we might have a problem.
Huwag mong labagin ang ating kasunduan, baka magka-problema tayo.
to break rules or disobey regulations
You know, I'll just break the rules to be able to join you at the party.
Alam mo naman, labagin ko na lang ang rules para lang makasama kayo sa party.