1
as in offence
a breaking of a moral or legal code
in colonial times blasphemy was considered a serious civil violation that merited harsh punishment
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2
as in infringement
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
a military action that must be regarded as a violation of the treaty
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as in assault
the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse
war crimes include the violation of civilians
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Recent Examples of violation
Consequences: Recognize and reward positive behaviors and address violations through appropriate accountability measures.
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Stephen M. Paskoff, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that courts should in future cases more fully examine what constitutes the violation of state or federal law that would allow a lawsuit to fall under the exception to PLCAA's liability shield.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In Sacramento and Placer counties, a violation of fireworks regulations can be cited as a criminal misdemeanor.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
There has also been concern about whether some items increase the deficit past the bill’s fiscal window in 2034, which could be a violation of the Byrd rule.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Stephen M. Paskoff, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that courts should in future cases more fully examine what constitutes the violation of state or federal law that would allow a lawsuit to fall under the exception to PLCAA's liability shield.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In Sacramento and Placer counties, a violation of fireworks regulations can be cited as a criminal misdemeanor.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
There has also been concern about whether some items increase the deficit past the bill’s fiscal window in 2034, which could be a violation of the Byrd rule.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
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Napster was quickly sued out of existence for copyright infringement and racketeering.—
Sarah Montana,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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This week, the authority concluded its investigation without establishing any infringement, according to Dior.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Former Arkansas state senator Jeremy Hutchinson, who pleaded guilty to crimes of bribery and tax fraud, including filing false federal income tax returns from 2011 to 2014.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The season ends with Coop driving away from Jack’s house, rejecting the office life and doubling down on crime.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Related Stories At this point, though, most know that the Essex singer-songwriter breach’s into commercial success was a long-time coming.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2025
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Investigations into the security breach remain ongoing.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Tristan is facing 11 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking, which are connected to allegations from a sole victim.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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Ventura filed a federal lawsuit against Combs in 2023, accusing Combs of rape and physical abuse.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
28 May 2025
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And the sin that Crespo supposedly committed to warrant banishment?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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For his part, Misch has not come close to showing remorse nor confessing his sins.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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More than four years after his arrest on a felony perjury charge, the trial of former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie could finally take place next week.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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She was additionally fined $40,000 and ordered to pay the $120,000 judgment, as well as give a DNA sample relating to her felony charge.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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