Also means
to violate
Usage Note
Violer covers both violating a law or right (violer une loi) and sexual assault. In legal and news language both senses are frequent; learners should be aware that context determines which meaning is intended. The noun viol means 'rape'; violation covers breaches of rules or rights.
Examples
"Il a violé la loi sur la vie privée."
Natural Translation
He violated the privacy law.
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