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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Toxic pollutants such as arsenic, lead, mercury and chromium are contaminating the groundwater at the Eagle Valley site in Martinsville then migrating offsite from containment ponds — a violation of federal coal ash rules, the Hoosier Environment Council says.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025
The American Medical Association considers direct medical participation in executions a violation of health care ethics, further complicating procedures involving inmates with complex health considerations like Black.
—Tobias Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
But the chase is likely a violation of OPD’s policy on pursuits, which seeks to limit police chases to avoid danger to the public.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit also alleged that Honeywell discriminated against Li based on her Chinese ancestry, a violation of the U.S. Civil Rights Act.
—Chase Jordan
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Aug. 2025
The American Medical Association considers direct medical participation in executions a violation of health care ethics, further complicating procedures involving inmates with complex health considerations like Black.
—Tobias Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
But the chase is likely a violation of OPD’s policy on pursuits, which seeks to limit police chases to avoid danger to the public.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
The lawsuit also alleged that Honeywell discriminated against Li based on her Chinese ancestry, a violation of the U.S. Civil Rights Act.
—Chase Jordan
august 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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