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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
Both Israel and Hezbollah have traded accusations of ceasefire violations, with a Lebanese journalist, Amal Khalil, killed in an Israeli airstrike just yesterday.
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Red-light cameras generate municipal revenue by capturing traffic violations, for which drivers are then fined.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The result is that many people with civil claims are effectively unable to use the court system to help with such complaints as an abusive work environment, racial discrimination, environmental violations, police brutality or other issues handled by the federal courts.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The newspaper found the department had paid out nearly $3 million to settle claims with employees over pay, age, gender and disability discrimination, whistleblower protection violations, and retaliatory firings, among other accusations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
That Blue Line spans 120 kilometers (around 75 miles), and UNIFIL troops are tasked with monitoring border violations and protecting civilians from imminent violence.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The 25 counts sustained by a subcommittee include persistent violations of laws requiring timely, accurate disclosure of campaign funds and personal finances.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
He also was accused of traffic violations.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
For states that signed on to TRIPS, violations could mean a court hearing in front of the World Trade Organization.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Red-light cameras generate municipal revenue by capturing traffic violations, for which drivers are then fined.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The result is that many people with civil claims are effectively unable to use the court system to help with such complaints as an abusive work environment, racial discrimination, environmental violations, police brutality or other issues handled by the federal courts.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The newspaper found the department had paid out nearly $3 million to settle claims with employees over pay, age, gender and disability discrimination, whistleblower protection violations, and retaliatory firings, among other accusations.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
That Blue Line spans 120 kilometers (around 75 miles), and UNIFIL troops are tasked with monitoring border violations and protecting civilians from imminent violence.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The 25 counts sustained by a subcommittee include persistent violations of laws requiring timely, accurate disclosure of campaign funds and personal finances.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
He also was accused of traffic violations.
—Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
For states that signed on to TRIPS, violations could mean a court hearing in front of the World Trade Organization.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
Noun
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Given the scale of Epstein’s crimes, highlighting due-process concerns can feel small-bore, or even like apologism.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 14-page bill improves enforcement of no-contact orders, ups repeat violations of protection orders to felony offenses, and provides protection to witnesses and victims who report domestic violence crimes.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 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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Nor does your letter mention the countless rapes and massacres carried out by Hamas on that day.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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During her nine-month-long abduction at age 14, Smart was subjected to daily rapes and endured physical abuse and starvation.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Believers confess their sins to a priest, receive spiritual guidance and absolution and typically are required to make an act of contrition like saying specific prayers.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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No one was injured in the assaults, which included a shooting at a police station in the rural area of Jamundi, and an attack on a Civil Aviation radar facility in El Tambo, where authorities took down three explosives-laden drones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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American forces have used thousands of missiles in attacking Iran while allies have powered through stockpiles in fending off Tehran’s assaults, leaving reserves low and forcing the Pentagon to rush hardware to the Gulf.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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