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violative

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Tending to violate; constituting a violation; of or relating to violation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: violatory

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

violating or tending to violate or offend against

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • violative of the principles of liberty
  • considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: offensive

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From violate + -ive.