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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
Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.
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Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Marriott’s lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for alleged violations of the state’s public employee whistleblower law.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Since the war started nearly 4½ year ago, Poland, Croatia, Romania and non-NATO member Moldova have reported airspace violations and have found drone fragments on their territory.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
County spokesperson Lisa Wolf-Chason said the county has not received any formal complaints or confirmed any violations since implementing stage 2 mandatory conservation measures.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The approval was then challenged in court by three Maine residents who claimed that thousands of the signatures were invalid because of defects in the collection and certification process, among other procedural violations.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Marriott’s lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for alleged violations of the state’s public employee whistleblower law.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Since the war started nearly 4½ year ago, Poland, Croatia, Romania and non-NATO member Moldova have reported airspace violations and have found drone fragments on their territory.
—Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
That is the standard set for bringing weapons and cellphones into a secure area, safeguarding department property, monitoring the radio, misusing department letterhead, badges or insignia, secondary employment violations, and recommending bondsmen or attorneys to inmates.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
County spokesperson Lisa Wolf-Chason said the county has not received any formal complaints or confirmed any violations since implementing stage 2 mandatory conservation measures.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The approval was then challenged in court by three Maine residents who claimed that thousands of the signatures were invalid because of defects in the collection and certification process, among other procedural violations.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
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He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of second-degree murder and other crimes, Reed said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Flock cameras also improve efficiency by helping officers quickly identify vehicles connected to crimes, which can reduce investigative time and limit the need for additional overtime.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Four groups, one from each of those religions, filed a brief urging the high court to take up the USCCB’s case, warning that keeping the lower court rulings in place could lead to infringements on religious autonomy for other religions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 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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O’Brien managed to escape the attack and was pivotal in helping authorities identify Gaff, who was arrested several times in the years after and spent time behind bars for the rapes of two teenage sisters in 1984.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Gaff had also been previously convicted of second-degree assault for two violent rapes months after Weaver's murder.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Like the black bamboo by my window, bent by the heavy snows, we were broken by the burden of our sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The girl was 11 years old when the assaults began, according to prosecutors.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Some detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company didn’t provide safety training.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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