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
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The Statesman reported last December that Boise police provided extra security to Mayor Lauren McLean after Fitzpatrick offered a minimum $10,000 reward for information that could lead to her arrest and conviction — for unidentified crimes.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Yet, a year later, only one woman has been charged with the crimes federal immigration authorities said drew them to the meatpacking plant in the first place.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
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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In Louisiana, first-degree rape carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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In 2017, Mayorga hired a new legal team and the allegation of rape was made public, prompting the Las Vegas Police to reopen the case and issue a warrant for a DNA sample from Ronaldo in January.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Carolina will need Moehrig to atone for his San Francisco sin by smashing (legally) the Saints (3-10) on the road.—
Mike Kaye
December 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Dec. 2025
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It may be considered a sin to eat at The Dock without trying the fish tacos, which are served blackened, grilled, or fried—they're then topped with pico de gallo, red cabbage, cotija cheese, baja sauce, and esquites (Mexican street corn).—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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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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Corrigan says the vulnerability is in data breaches, not face-to-face scams.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Brianna and Kierianna Long now face several charges in connection with the May 30 incident, including assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to local reports.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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He was also convicted of assault and abuse in close relationships.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Clark County prosecutors slapped the 49-year-old fighter with two serious felony charges, including theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Pearce was arrested in February after an incident with former girlfriend Rickea Jackson and eventually charged with three felonies.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 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 18 Jun. 2026.
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