1
as in crimes
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 infringements
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 rapes
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 violations
And while traffic violations haven’t been privatized, Dubai’s new traffic cameras are likely generating predictable incomes that would attract investors.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The events of that day prompted the American Civil Liberties Union to sue authorities on O’Hara’s behalf for alleged violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights, among other claims.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The Kremlin denies any such war, including deliberate airspace violations, and accuses NATO allies of seeking conflict.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Among the allegations will be unlawful policing, racial profiling, human rights violations, excessive force, and unlawful arrest.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Boring had previously entered into a settlement agreement in 2022 with the regulator for similar violations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The commission was alleging securities law violations, said attorney Adi Dynar of Pacific Legal Foundation, the law firm representing EFG America.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Racing co-owner Michael Jordan to sue NASCAR in federal court, alleging antitrust violations.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The events of that day prompted the American Civil Liberties Union to sue authorities on O’Hara’s behalf for alleged violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights, among other claims.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The Kremlin denies any such war, including deliberate airspace violations, and accuses NATO allies of seeking conflict.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Among the allegations will be unlawful policing, racial profiling, human rights violations, excessive force, and unlawful arrest.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Boring had previously entered into a settlement agreement in 2022 with the regulator for similar violations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The commission was alleging securities law violations, said attorney Adi Dynar of Pacific Legal Foundation, the law firm representing EFG America.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Racing co-owner Michael Jordan to sue NASCAR in federal court, alleging antitrust violations.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
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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This significant sentence reflects the seriousness of those crimes.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Before turning to murder, Long is believed to have committed at least 50 rapes across Florida, according to the outlet.—
Erica Marrison,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Pillowcase Rapist was one of the most notorious serial rapists in Florida history — with police in 2020 linking Koehler to dozens of rapes from years ago through DNA.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the Eastern Church, God isn’t interested in finding someone to punish for our sins; God is interested in becoming one with the physical universe, including humanity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Miller was convicted of assaults on women aged 56, 68 and 22.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to his application, the assaults occurred between 2010 and 2023.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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