violation
noun
vi·o·la·tion
ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən 
a
: infringement, transgression
specifically
: an infringement of the rules in sports that is less serious than a foul and usually involves technicalities of play
b
: an act of irreverence or desecration : profanation
c
Examples of violation in a Sentence
a serious violation of the law
A second violation was called on the basketball player.
He was arrested for violation of his parole.
The group monitors human rights violations.
trying to prevent violation of human rights
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Those security guards, who were not in uniform—a violation of the state code—were accompanied by the county sheriff, a Republican named Bob Norris.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The high court said the state's tax decisions created an advantage for groups with a more overtly religious tone in their daily work, a violation of the First Amendment.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
Those security guards, who were not in uniform—a violation of the state code—were accompanied by the county sheriff, a Republican named Bob Norris.
—Jessica Pishko, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The high court said the state's tax decisions created an advantage for groups with a more overtly religious tone in their daily work, a violation of the First Amendment.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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violation
noun
vi·o·la·tion
ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən
: an act or an instance of violating : the state of being violated
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