Act in disregard of laws, rules etc (7)

I believe the answer is:

violate

(Other definitions for violate that I've seen before include "Treat sacred place with disrespect, or break vow" , "Break (a rule)" , "Rudely disturb" , "Abuse" , "Infringe; defile" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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