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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2
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
In the Thursday hearing, Friedman set Curran’s bond at $6,000, assigning a $1,000 for the injunction violation and $5,000 for the battery, records show.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The following year, the NFL suspended Brown — then a free agent — for eight games for multiple violations of its personal conduct policy.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
This came into effect in 2011 due to national security concerns related to espionage, technology transfer, and human rights violations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Inspectors saw old food debris on the bandsaw blade housing, a repeat violation.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The following year, the NFL suspended Brown — then a free agent — for eight games for multiple violations of its personal conduct policy.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
This came into effect in 2011 due to national security concerns related to espionage, technology transfer, and human rights violations.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Inspectors saw old food debris on the bandsaw blade housing, a repeat violation.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
Noun
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The crimes with which she has been charged are trumped up and her arrest is a cynical ploy by the junta headed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to cling onto power.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rafael is a crime and breaking news reporter at the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Also this week, a former paralegal was acquitted after hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in August; Sabzi, a deli in Cornwall, England, is alleging that author Yasmin Khan’s new cookbook with the same name is trademark infringement; and more.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Policymakers should make clear that copyright applies whether infringement is committed by a human or by code.—
Gerard Scimeca,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The organization announced an investigation by outside law firm Omnia Strategy in January 2024 after allegations of human rights abuses, including rape and torture.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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No More Shame, which focuses on the shocking rape trial of Gisèle Pelicot.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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If, in Christian doctrine, the soul’s purpose is to transcend the body, then a soulless creature has no sin to commit.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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The anthology’s first volume explores themes of ancestral sin, family, piety and consequence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Holland's recent social media posts were candid about his situation, which are presumably the posts WWE considered a breach.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suit alleged misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty, among other allegations, as reported.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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He is being held on a $2 million bond for a murder charge and must pay $200,000, as well as a $5,000 bond for an assault charge, to be released.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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San Diego County jails have logged more than 3,300 bookings on low-level drug and theft charges since a new state law, Proposition 36, took effect and turned what had been misdemeanor crimes into felonies.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Connelly is wanted on charges of murder, arson, motor vehicle theft, attempted murder and felony assault.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Matilda, fresh on the island, even trespasses on Beechwood and sees the wreckage herself.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The teenager, who police initially said is a juvenile, was given a trespass warning and released to a parent.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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