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as in crime
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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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 rape
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
Peters was convicted of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
He’s also accused of campaign finance and financial disclosure violations.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The police department submitted the case to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for review of a potential violation of California Penal Code section 18710, relating to the possession of a destructive device.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
This strike is not about workplace conditions or legal violations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
He’s also accused of campaign finance and financial disclosure violations.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The police department submitted the case to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office for review of a potential violation of California Penal Code section 18710, relating to the possession of a destructive device.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
This strike is not about workplace conditions or legal violations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
Noun
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Prisoners who are guilty of various violent crimes were not eligible, according to the embassy.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Oz, who earlier this year was criticized after posting a video accusing Armenian crime groups of carrying out widespread fraud, continued Thursday to accuse California and Los Angeles officials of not doing enough to combat fraud.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The intent is to substantially alter the code and thus dodge Anthropic’s copyright takedowns, which have been removing the GitHub repositories over infringement.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1991 movie stars Nick Nolte as Sam Bowden, the one-time public defender who Cady haunts, blaming his long prison incarceration for rape on purposefully faulty defense tactics.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some had their hands tied behind their backs, and others showed signs of torture or rape.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The bible writes that Jesus carried the cross to Calvary, where he was crucified and died for the forgiveness of sins.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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His resurrection signifies victory over sin, death and despair.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a ruling that threw out former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' sentence, while still upholding her conviction for orchestrating a security breach of her own election system.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cupe was taken into custody and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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At present, as America's military aggression and assault continue with full force, all our efforts and resources are devoted to defending Iran's very existence.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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After investigating the shooting, Boston Police detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the suspect out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for several gun charges and armed assault to murder.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The appeals court denied the request, and the public defender’s client, Kyle Kjoller, was ultimately convicted on several felony firearms charges.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Both men are not allowed to possess guns due to prior felony convictions, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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On that February night, parent Jenny Blossom challenged a district plan to limit her contact with campus staff, and a criminal trespass warning, both handed down after years of back and forth.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Over the past three decades, he’s been arrested for gunpoint robbery, drug possession, assault and criminal trespass, and in 2007 was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a license, officials said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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