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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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
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The union filed a grievance on Tuesday, alleging violations to a collective bargaining agreement.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Policies like professional liability insurance can protect your business from legal claims surrounding copyright violations, errors and mistakes, and would be a deductible expense.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
In November 2024, the state Department of Public Health in a consent order fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Long-standing practices that had never been questioned were suddenly treated as licensing violations.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the crypto exchange Binance pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering and know-your-customer laws as well as sanctions violations.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
How the bankruptcy filing affects a $110,000 fine imposed on Thompson in August from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for 22 state statute violations isn’t clear.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The union filed a grievance on Tuesday, alleging violations to a collective bargaining agreement.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Policies like professional liability insurance can protect your business from legal claims surrounding copyright violations, errors and mistakes, and would be a deductible expense.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
In November 2024, the state Department of Public Health in a consent order fined Waterbury Hospital $60,000 for violations of state law and called on the hospital to develop, review and revise policies and procedures related to staffing levels, abuse prevention and other policies.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Long-standing practices that had never been questioned were suddenly treated as licensing violations.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the crypto exchange Binance pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering and know-your-customer laws as well as sanctions violations.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
How the bankruptcy filing affects a $110,000 fine imposed on Thompson in August from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for 22 state statute violations isn’t clear.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
Noun
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Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway had the option to sentence him to life in prison with the chance for parole after at least 25 years, but Thompson did not face the death penalty given his age at the time of the crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Despite the prevalence of narcotics crimes, Jacobson alleges that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos does not want to work with other agencies, including Border Patrol and ICE.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 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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Similar laws in Louisiana, Arkansas and Ohio have also been struck down due to First Amendment infringements.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Jan. 2026
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The four rapes allegedly took place in 2018, 2023 and 2024, the last one after the police investigation began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the nine-month-long ordeal, the then-14-year-old was subjected to daily rapes and endured physical abuse and starvation.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Most of the revelations in the files have not revealed journalistic sins, but have highlighted uncomfortably close relationships with New York media figures and a man who had been convicted of soliciting a minor.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yasmin, meanwhile, is still haunted by the sins of her father—a figure reminiscent of Robert Maxwell—yet seemingly doomed to enable the same kinds of offenses.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Jackson blamed anti-ICE rhetoric for a sharp increase in assaults on immigration officers, a claim frequently cited by the administration, despite previous reporting showing such a rise is not backed by public records.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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Russian forces have consequently lost command-and-control capabilities and navigation for drones, and assaults have stopped in many sectors, according to Fedorov's adviser Serhii Beskrestnov.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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