(noun) Proving the accuracy or legitimacy of a theory, belief, or feeling. We feel validation when our friends agree with our ideas.

(noun) Those qualities that are held most important. When compassion is a value, we want to treat others with kindness.

(noun) When someone uses words to bully another person, like name-calling, teasing, or harassing. Tanya verbally bullied her younger brother, calling him an idiot after he didn't put away the dishes.

(noun) The action of violating someone or something. Weapons of any kind are a violation of the school’s rules.