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
Largely through the work of the district attorney’s office, the county has amassed a fund worth hundreds of millions of dollars via settlements and judgments won from suing companies big and small for violations of consumer protection law.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Equipment violation - speed 96 mph.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But an exception exists for property taken in violation of international law.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Equipment violation - speed 96 mph.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
But an exception exists for property taken in violation of international law.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
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The charges Dasjanae Teyona Timmons, a 23-year-old with a Jessup address, and Dahmira Monya Laboo, another 23-year-old with a Severn address, were identified as suspects in the crime.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Tyrone Williams faces 10 charges in Roxbury District Court, including multiple assault and firearms charges, compounded by having a previous violent crime or drug crime conviction.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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Rakoff previously dismissed Gray’s claim of joint authorship, but allowed the copyright infringement claim to advance to discovery.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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This may be a massive legal liability for AI companies—one that could potentially cost the industry billions of dollars in copyright-infringement judgments, and lead products to be taken off the market.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the rape had happened at a suburban hospital, people would be demanding investigations and accountability.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, Weinstein’s attorney Aidala expressed his frustration in court Thursday at the fact that the rape charge was going to a trial for a third time, rather than coming to some kind of resolution with the prosecution.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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However, the State Department breaches of the visa bond program include overstaying in the United States and claiming asylum on a non-immigrant visa.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials have said agents, including those part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are seeing increases in assaults and threats against them.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, after his conviction on assault and harassment charges, Marvel dropped him from future projects.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Shawn Naputi pleaded no contest to six counts of felony theft on November 12, 2025, in Sonoma County, in exchange for a prison term of five years and four months, according to a press release from the District Attorney's Office.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Deputies arrested Sargent on Thursday on two felony animal-cruelty counts and one misdemeanor count.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In May 2025, an individual was arrested at the Phelps Street home on drug possession, criminal trespass and interfering charges, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was indicted that same month in Fulton on charges of entering an automobile and criminal trespass in connection with the July 8 incident involving Beyoncé.—
David Aaro,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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