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violate

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
verb
  1. To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

    "Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."

  2. To rape.

  3. To cite (a person) for a parole violation.

Antonymscomply, obey

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