Paglabag (en. Violation)

pag-la-bag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of contravening a law or regulation.
The violation of human rights should not be overlooked.
Ang paglabag sa mga karapatan ng tao ay hindi dapat pinapabayaan.
To act against or contrary to expectations or limits.
His violation of the agreement caused a conflict in their partnership.
Ang kanyang paglabag sa kasunduan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang samahan.
Disobedience to rules or regulations.
Any violation of the regulations should incur appropriate penalties.
Ang anumang paglabag sa regulasyon ay dapat may kaukulang parusa.

Etymology

The word 'paglabag' comes from the root word 'labag' meaning 'against' or 'beyond the limit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

violation of human rights
The violation of rights that every person should enjoy.
paglabag sa karapatang pantao
violation of the law
Any act that contravenes existing laws.
paglabag sa batas

Related Words

against
Root word of 'paglabag' meaning 'contrary' or 'not compliant'.
labag
contradictory
Refers to an action or situation that is not consistent with expectations.
salungat

Slang Meanings

A serious violation of the law
What you did is a violation of the law, that's dangerous!
Paglabag sa batas ang ginawa niyo, delikado yan!
Not following the rules
That's just a violation of the rules in the gym!
Paglabag lang yan sa mga patakaran sa gym!
Breaking the rules
What he did to break curfew was a violation, so he was reprimanded.
Paglabag ang ginawa niya sa curfew, kaya pinagsabihan siya.
Rebellious or defiant
He's defiant, he always violates our agreements.
Suwail siya, lagi siyang may paglabag sa usapan namin.