1
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
Residents who have received warnings or notices of violation under the ordinance have 60 days to apply for a variance.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said its probe will also look to identify any workplace safety violations and is expected to take around six months.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
In August 2024, the NFL suspended Jackson for two games for an unspecified violation of the league’s personal conduct policy.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Those violations would have put him in jail when Hernandez pulled him over that day.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said its probe will also look to identify any workplace safety violations and is expected to take around six months.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 June 2026
In August 2024, the NFL suspended Jackson for two games for an unspecified violation of the league’s personal conduct policy.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Those violations would have put him in jail when Hernandez pulled him over that day.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
Noun
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Abouammo asked the federal court to toss the charge, arguing it could only be filed in a federal court in Washington state, where the alleged crime occurred.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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The only crime Henry Bemis (Burgess Meredith) committed was having a desire to read his books in peace in a world that tried to stifle his true self.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment sued Suno (and its competitor Udio) in 2024 for copyright infringement.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The major music companies sued in 2024 on allegations of massive copyright infringement from the world’s biggest’s artists and songwriters, though Warner Music Group had announced last November a settlement and new partnership with the company.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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And with the real-time aspect of The Pitt, there was opportunity to see the visceral intensity of a rape kit collection.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The deputy fire chief paid him $100 via Zelle to commit the assault, according to the affidavits, and told him the woman had agreed to the attack as part of a rape role-play fantasy.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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The cult wants to live off the land and not rely on any technology in the apocalypse, and believes the Cordyceps brain infection was a punishment from God for the world’s sins.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This lifelong Black Catholic bears no illusions about the sins of my church.—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Given the speed at which an AI breach can create damage, that’s not a sustainable position.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The breach of contract claim was dismissed by the court.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Curiel sued for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The lawsuit was filed on the bases of negligence, assault, battery, outrage and strict liability, seeking damages in excess of $75,000.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Melissa Lynn Beisel, 41, has been charged with one count of murder and one felony count of assault on a child resulting in death.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Bustillos, 23, Nace, 21, and Ramirez, 23, took deals and pleaded guilty to one felony count each of being an accessory to a crime.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Oriyomi was then read a trespass warning at the airport.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Oriyomi was issued a trespass warning and allegedly caused a disturbance by recording officers with his phone before leaving the airport, per court documents.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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