1) Breaks 2) Breaks a law 3) Disregards a law 1) Contravenes 
• (imp. & p. p.) of Violate
violate, violates 1. To act contrary to something; such as, a law, a contract, or an agreement, especially in a way that produces significant effects. 2. To disturb or to interrupt something in a rude or violent way. 3. To treat something sacred with a lack of respect. 4. To rape or sexually assault someone.