ukiukwaji

How to say it

Meaning

The act of breaking a law, a rule, an agreement or someone’s rights; used in news about human rights, contracts and procedures.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural; from kukiukwa, to be violated. Ukiukwaji wa haki za binadamu is a human rights violation. Ukiukaji is used in the same sense.

Examples

• Shirika hilo limeripoti ukiukwaji wa haki za binadamu.That organization has reported human rights violations.
• Ukiukwaji wa mkataba unaweza kusababisha faini.A breach of contract can lead to a fine.
• Refa alikataa bao kwa ukiukwaji wa sheria.The referee disallowed the goal for a breach of the rules.

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