Violative (Adjective)
Meaning
Violating or tending to violate or offend against; "violative of the principles of liberty"; "considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The legislation was deemed violative of human rights and was met with widespread protests.
- Their actions were considered violative of the terms of the agreement and resulted in severe penalties.
- The company's policies were found to be violative of labor laws and led to a major overhaul.
- The judge ruled that the defendant's behavior was violative of the plaintiff's rights and ordered compensation.
- The new regulation was seen as violative of the freedoms granted by the constitution and sparked heated debates.