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conflict
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. infringement (of a law, treaty, etc.)
  2. 2. contravention
  3. 3. conflict (with a theory, claim, etc.)
  4. 4. collision
This noun and verb (～する) means to conflict with or violate something, such as a law, rule, or regulation. For example, an action might be described as conflicting with a legal statute or going against an established policy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're not seriously going to say this joke violates the rules, are you?

Sentence 2

How is something this simple a violation of the terms of service?!

Sentence 3

We will carefully review the application to ensure its contents don't conflict with our regulations.

Sentence 4

Oh wow, I had no idea — turns out what I did violated the terms of service!

Sentence 5

Does that action not violate the constitution in the first place?