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
On May 30, Officers Ibrahim Kante and Kenneth Harper conducted a traffic stop for a registration violation in the 2300 block of South Marsalis Avenue, Dallas police said in a news release.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to violations of the truce or threats to its troops.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Immigration encounters are not arrests or confirmed immigration violations.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
District officials fired Smith’s wife, Brenda, the human resources director, last month after an outside investigation found multiple policy violations related to contracts and travel.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to violations of the truce or threats to its troops.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Immigration encounters are not arrests or confirmed immigration violations.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
District officials fired Smith’s wife, Brenda, the human resources director, last month after an outside investigation found multiple policy violations related to contracts and travel.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
Noun
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The crime spree occurred from May to December 2023.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, remains the only other person charged in connection with Epstein's crimes.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 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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The subsequent investigation led to seven more women coming forward and accusing Borger, who is charged with seven felonies, including two counts of rape, and four misdemeanors.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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That staffer was later fired by Collins after posting a social media comment on behalf of the Collins campaign mocking a woman who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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More than a million Medicare cards with new numbers have been sent out to beneficiaries because of a security breach — but the mailing itself has some people suspicious.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Today, not only are these conditions under assault by a kleptocratic, nativist US federal government, but the clock seems also to be running out on their own internal contradictions.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Pro Bowl tailback faces five charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation, along with misdemeanor counts of battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the felony battery case, the court later granted Jimenez’s request to participate in the mental health diversion program despite the prosecutor’s objections, Gire said Monday.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Daniel Robinson, 26, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and possession of burglar’s tools, sources said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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This has led to protesters and activists being surveilled under domestic extremism provisions while being charged with crimes like criminal trespass and vandalism.—
Daniel Boguslaw,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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