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viol

rape, sexual assault

noun vee-OL Less Common

Usage Note

Viol is a serious legal and criminal term; the related verb violer covers both 'to rape' and 'to violate/break' (a law or treaty). The broader term violation is used for non-sexual transgressions. This word appears frequently in legal contexts and news reporting.

Examples

"Le viol est un crime grave."

Natural Translation

Rape is a serious crime.

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