usage: fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"
2. transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break, disrespect
usage: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"