B1 verb Formal

위배되다

[wibɛdweda]

To go against or violate a law, principle, rule, or expectation. It is a formal way of saying something is 'in violation of' something else.

Examples

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1

이 조항은 헌법 정신에 위배됩니다.

This clause violates the spirit of the Constitution.

2

연구 윤리에 위배되는 행위는 금지된다.

Acts that violate research ethics are prohibited.

3

계약 내용에 위배될 경우 배상해야 합니다.

If you violate the contract details, you must pay compensation.

Word Family

Noun
위배
Verb
위배되다
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Memory Tip

Wi (Violate/Against) + Bae (Back/Contrary).

Quick Quiz

공무원이 뇌물을 받는 것은 법에 ___는 행위이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 위배되

Examples

1

이 조항은 헌법 정신에 위배됩니다.

formal

This clause violates the spirit of the Constitution.

2

연구 윤리에 위배되는 행위는 금지된다.

academic

Acts that violate research ethics are prohibited.

3

계약 내용에 위배될 경우 배상해야 합니다.

business

If you violate the contract details, you must pay compensation.

4

그건 내 원칙에 위배되는 일이야.

informal

That goes against my principles.

5

상식에 위배되는 행동을 하지 마세요.

everyday

Don't do things that go against common sense.

Word Family

Noun
위배
Verb
위배되다

Common Collocations

법에 위배되다 to violate the law
원칙에 위배되다 to go against principles
규정에 위배되다 to violate regulations
상도덕에 위배되다 to violate business ethics

Common Phrases

사회 정의에 위배되다

to be contrary to social justice

Often Confused With

위배되다 vs 위반하다

Wi-ban-hada is an active verb (a person violates), while wi-bae-doeda is often used to describe a state or situation.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics regarding laws, human rights, and corporate responsibility.

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Common Mistakes

Always use '에' with the object being violated.

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Memory Tip

Wi (Violate/Against) + Bae (Back/Contrary).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 違 (to violate) and 背 (back/contrary).

Grammar Patterns

~에 위배되다

Quick Quiz

공무원이 뇌물을 받는 것은 법에 ___는 행위이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 위배되

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