1
as in offence
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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3
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
Two employees at an Arkansas prison where an inmate escaped in May have been fired for policy violations, officials said.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The business is being investigated by the Georgia secretary of state for possible violations of securities law said Robert Sinners, a spokesperson for the office.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Whether they are regulated globally or locally, human rights violations within supplier networks will never reflect well on parent companies.
—Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The business is being investigated by the Georgia secretary of state for possible violations of securities law said Robert Sinners, a spokesperson for the office.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Whether they are regulated globally or locally, human rights violations within supplier networks will never reflect well on parent companies.
—Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
Noun
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There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The publications have argued that such content has been used without consent or payment — which translates to copyright infringement on a massive scale.—
Leonard Greene,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Corrections officials say two Arkansas prison employees errantly helped Grant Hardin, the former police chief convicted of murder and rape, escape from a prison in May.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The show begins in 1989 when five Black and Latino teenagers are wrongfully accused of rape in the Central Park Jogger case.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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And my perfect ,wild ,fearless, loving partners in crime Colin, Cristin and Rhenzy made anything possible every day.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Book runs a family bookstore but also happens to possess a brilliant mind that helps the police solve crimes.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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In June alone, two major breaches compromised over 13 million patient records.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The decision was made due to a breach in multi-club ownership rules.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Every year, villagers in Brittany gathered to have their sins forgiven, dance the gavotte, and watch the young townsmen wrestle after denouncing the devil.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Brazil is a beast soaked in the sins of environmental destruction and human rights violations.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The suspects, ages 14 and 15, have been arrested and are facing felony charges, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in a July 10 news release.—
Mark Price
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Franklin is currently facing felony charges of failing to file state tax returns.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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