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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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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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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
The measure also restricts restroom access in certain government buildings and allows individuals to file complaints over alleged violations.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
City leaders told the American-Statesman the proposal is meant to prepare Austin for potential civil rights violations during federal immigration enforcement operations and responds to public calls for a more coordinated local response.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Several judges involved in the case implied ethics violations by her.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
An Idaho lawmaker wants to revamp a state process for investigating legislators’ possible ethics violations — with a proposal that would pull much of the process out of the public eye.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a dozen eateries received citations for health code violations ranging from flies, slime and old food debris.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And she was served with outstanding warrants for felony probation violations, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The bill also requires the state’s Office of Election Crimes and Security to provide in its annual report any violations or irregularities relating to the involvement of foreign nationals in state elections.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The human rights group has also accused Israel of similar violations for its past use of cluster munitions in Lebanon in 2006.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
City leaders told the American-Statesman the proposal is meant to prepare Austin for potential civil rights violations during federal immigration enforcement operations and responds to public calls for a more coordinated local response.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Several judges involved in the case implied ethics violations by her.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
An Idaho lawmaker wants to revamp a state process for investigating legislators’ possible ethics violations — with a proposal that would pull much of the process out of the public eye.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, a dozen eateries received citations for health code violations ranging from flies, slime and old food debris.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And she was served with outstanding warrants for felony probation violations, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
The bill also requires the state’s Office of Election Crimes and Security to provide in its annual report any violations or irregularities relating to the involvement of foreign nationals in state elections.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The human rights group has also accused Israel of similar violations for its past use of cluster munitions in Lebanon in 2006.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
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According to Fairbanks, who moved to South Africa from the United States more than fifteen years ago, attacks on farms appear to be mostly economically motivated crimes.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Victims also alleged that some Epstein staffers turned a blind eye to his crimes.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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South Africa has a very low conviction rate for rapes, with only around 8% of those reported in 2021 resulting in convictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And there was a reduction, dramatic reduction in the number of rapes and other violent crimes.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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All of these are sins that Trump would likely understand.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anything to cover your Epstein sins.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, assaults against ICE personnel have risen 8,000%, according to the DHS, and federal police have opted to hide their faces and identities while working in public.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, the county recorded 6,323 assaults, of which 205 involved firearms.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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