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
The cameras are not used to write tickets for speeding or other traffic violations, but can help deter crime or locate missing or endangered people, officials have said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But the Israeli forces continued to hold positions beyond the deadline and carried out near daily strikes, citing Hezbollah violations.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The grievances contend that multiple violations occurred when the mayor evaluated the performance of an officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Be sure to respond in writing to the violation notice and request a hearing if one is offered.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But the Israeli forces continued to hold positions beyond the deadline and carried out near daily strikes, citing Hezbollah violations.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The grievances contend that multiple violations occurred when the mayor evaluated the performance of an officer.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Be sure to respond in writing to the violation notice and request a hearing if one is offered.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
Noun
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ranger called crime-scene investigators to the location.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Las Vegas performer who sued Taylor Swift for trademark infringement last week is asking a federal judge to drop the curtain on any drink tumblers, brushes, or other merchandise bearing Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album title while the case proceeds.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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In October 2024, record labels Universal, Warner, and Sony got a win over Grande when the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit decided the ISP was liable for contributory copyright infringement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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His son, Farouk, was a suspect in the rape and murder of 23-year-old Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen in London in 2008.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alexander William Schecter, 26, was charged with kidnapping to commit another crime, first-degree residential robbery, two counts of forcible oral copulation and forcible rape, all of which are felonies, according to a news release shared by the DA's Office.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As reported by Artribune, the provocateur, who recently made headlines for inviting the public to confess their sins to him, is now asking participants to bring an object of their choosing to a sunrise gathering, where it can be exchanged with others.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Shell, who resigned Wednesday as president of Paramount Skydance amid a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against him and the company by a professional gambler, is set to receive $5 million in severance payments plus several million dollars in stock.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and second-degree breach of peace.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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This latest ideological assault on professionalism advances neither objective.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Way has been charged with felony first-degree assault, the outlets reported, citing court documents.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say information provided by the child, identified by the pseudonym Allie Gray, and corroborated by investigators established probable cause for the first‑degree felony charge against 31‑year‑old Brandon Wade Vanscoy.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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To apply for the program, someone cannot have any felonies or two or more misdemeanors on their record.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and second-degree breach of peace.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bees don’t necessarily want to enter your home and bother you, but an open door or window can allow for some accidental trespasses.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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