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위반 meaning and pronunciation

wiban · violation; contravention; infringement

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69576
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 위반Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    법, 명령, 약속 등을 지키지 않고 어김.

    English: violation; contravention; infringement — The act of breaking the law, an order, promise, etc.

    Examples

    • 공약 위반.
    • 규제 위반.
    • 법규 위반.
    • 속도 위반.
    • 신호 위반.
    • 위반 사항.
Origin
違反
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