verstößt

Verstößt is a German verb that translates to "violates," "infringes upon," or "contravenes" in English. It describes an action or state of failing to adhere to a rule, law, agreement, or norm. The verb is derived from the noun "Verstoß," which means "violation," "breach," or "offense."

When something or someone verstößt, it means they are acting in a way that is not permitted or is contrary to established guidelines. This can range from minor infractions of social etiquette to serious breaches of legal statutes. For example, a driver verstößt against traffic laws if they speed. Similarly, a company might verstößt against environmental regulations. In a more abstract sense, a person's actions could be said to verstößt against ethical principles.

The grammatical usage of "verstößt" typically involves the preposition "gegen" (against). So, one would say something "verstößt gegen" something else. The subject of the sentence is what is doing the violating, and "gegen" introduces the rule, law, or norm that is being violated. The verb conjugates according to the subject and tense, with "verstößt" being the third-person singular present tense form. Understanding "verstößt" is key to comprehending discussions about compliance, legality, and adherence to established frameworks in German.