1. Breaking the terms or conditions agreed upon in a contract; failing to fulfill obligations stipulated in a binding agreement
The company was accused of violating the contract by failing to deliver goods on time.
A empresa foi acusada de violar o contrato ao não entregar as mercadorias no prazo.
2. Acting in breach of a legal agreement, which may result in legal consequences or penalties
Violating the contract could result in significant financial damages.
Violar o contrato pode resultar em danos financeiros significativos.