VIOLATION Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

violation

noun

ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of violation

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 When the option of erasing heartbreak is so readily available, is this a kindness or a cruel, emotional violation? — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 During recent reviews of Education Stabilization Fund spending, many districts across the country were found to lack appropriate inventorying of purchases, which is in direct violation of federal procurement requirements. — Kathryn Blackman, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 In the most serious violations, a user may be permanently banned from the platform. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 From plates and knives not being clean to flies stuck on traps, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week. — Joseph Hernandez august 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for violation

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Noun

Which of these adults will have their real estate crimes interrupted by those meddling kids and their puppy?

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors.

— Evan Halper, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crime

Noun

Some studios including Disney have sued AI companies over copyright infringement in cases that are ongoing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In failing to appreciate as much, the Court misconceives the plaintiff's injury, allowing the Executive’s likely infringement of the Legislature’s power of the purse and authority to regulate federal property in the District of Columbia to continue.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

Flynn’s attorney, Jerry Giesler, had become famous defending Alexander Pantages, the theater-chain mogul, on a rape charge.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Some critics report being verbally abused, doxxed, and even threatened with rape and death by BJP supporters.

— Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of rape

Noun

Summaries of their sins and absurdities have now filled several books, but a sampler is instructive.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
Moro scored for Argentina from a free kick after a five meter scrum after Australia had defended stoutly with 14 men, with Harry Potter in the sin bin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of sin

Noun

Ariel Batista-Batista, 35, of Waterbury faces charges of second-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Seoul, in its response, also downplayed the 625 billion won, or $409 million, fine the government levied on Coupang in June for the breach and for allegedly illegally collecting personal information.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of breach

Noun

In November, she was indicted on seven additional felony charges related to a false claim of pregnancy involving a second victim, per Mitchell.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
As quotas for immigration arrests increased that spring, he was asked to press felony charges for even minor aggressions against agents.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of felony

Noun

However, people can still face vandalism, tampering, trespass or theft allegations, the Santa Ana law firm said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Bow School District soon issued no-trespass orders that banned Fellers and Anthony Foote from entering district property or attending sporting or other extracurricular events.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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