previolate

/priˈvaɪəleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to violate a rule or law before it comes into effect.

“The new law will be previolated if it is not implemented before the scheduled date.”

2. verb

to break or infringe upon a rule or law before it is effective.

“The company was accused of previolating labor laws by hiring new employees before the minimum wage increase.”

Synonyms

  • infringe
  • transgress
  • violate

Antonyms

  • enforce
  • uphold