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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Videos and images circulating on social media show BASE jumpers leaping from El Capitan, unauthorized campers occupying closed campgrounds, and climbers scaling Half Dome’s cables without permits — all in violation of park regulations.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Every week during the regular NFL season, the league penalizes players for their actions deemed a violation of the league rules.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Typically, a Hatch Act violation would be brought to the Office of Special Counsel, according to Berry, which would conduct an investigation.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Airports cited policies against political messaging and potential violations of the Hatch Act as reasons for their refusal.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Every week during the regular NFL season, the league penalizes players for their actions deemed a violation of the league rules.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Typically, a Hatch Act violation would be brought to the Office of Special Counsel, according to Berry, which would conduct an investigation.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Airports cited policies against political messaging and potential violations of the Hatch Act as reasons for their refusal.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 20 Oct. 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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