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n. - Someone who assaults others; Someone who breaks the law.

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  • The troops were the violator, for they crossed the border which was not in the agreement.
  • He recalls that the Afghans drew up stringent guidelines excluding anyone who was known to be a human-rights violator from the loya jirga.
  • As it turned out the violator was a doctor, "the spokeswoman said.
  • While the "violator" is the driver, there's really no telling what the passengers are up to.
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