Predicate: violate

Roleset id: violate.01 , break some rule, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

violate.01: VIOLATE-V NOTES: Sometimes the 'rule' is hidden within another entity, such as "Johnviolated the sanctity of Mary's diary". There's an implicit rulewhich says "don't read someone else's diary." (from violate.01-v) VIOLATION-N NOTES: Based on verb entry violate.01; no corresponding VN class. (from violation.01-n)

Aliases:

AliasFrameNetVerbNet
violate (v.)Compliance
violation (n.)Compliance

Roles:

        Arg0-PAG: violator
        Arg1-PPT: thing violated, usually a rule

Example: they're all like this, basically

        [Gulf Power]-1 had been under investigation for *trace*-1 violating the Utility Holding Company Act, which prohibits public utilities from making political contributions.

        Arg0: *trace*
        Rel: violating
        Arg1: the Utility Holding Company Act, which prohibits public utilities from making political contributions

Example: they're all like this, basically

        Without admitting or denying wrongdoing , they consented to findings that they had inaccurately represented the firm 's net capital , maintained inaccurate books and records , and made other violations .

        Arg0: they
        Argm-lvb: made
        Argm-adj: other
        Rel: violations

Example: All arguments

        person: ns,  tense: ns,  aspect: ns,  voice: ns,  form: ns

        His violation of campaign laws is a pretty substantial crime.

        Arg0: His
        Rel: violation
        Arg1: of campaign laws