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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 establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.
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Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Thursday's hearing gave House investigators an opportunity to lay out their findings and make a motion for the panel of lawmakers to adopt their conclusion that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 27 ethics violations.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Section 1-4-1 of Evanston’s city code currently includes a general penalty provision, which allows the city to issue fines for violations of any ordinance, including the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance, with fines imposed between $20 to $750 per day, per violation.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
That includes offenses like speeding, texting while driving, and open container violations.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The panel found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of all but two of the ethics violations proposed by investigators.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Supply chain due diligence should also address wage violations, unsafe workplaces, restrictions on workers’ freedom of association and environmental harms.
—Anna Bryher, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
The restaurant corrected all violations, according to a March 16 follow-up inspection.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Thursday's hearing gave House investigators an opportunity to lay out their findings and make a motion for the panel of lawmakers to adopt their conclusion that Cherfilus-McCormick committed 27 ethics violations.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Section 1-4-1 of Evanston’s city code currently includes a general penalty provision, which allows the city to issue fines for violations of any ordinance, including the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance, with fines imposed between $20 to $750 per day, per violation.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
That includes offenses like speeding, texting while driving, and open container violations.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The panel found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of all but two of the ethics violations proposed by investigators.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Supply chain due diligence should also address wage violations, unsafe workplaces, restrictions on workers’ freedom of association and environmental harms.
—Anna Bryher, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
The restaurant corrected all violations, according to a March 16 follow-up inspection.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
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Dorothy’s job was to get her hands on the checkbooks of wealthy men who for family and business reasons, had difficulty reporting her crimes.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The government had its own crimes to cover up.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 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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The cold case was broken in 2024 when DNA from genetic genealogy connected Gale to the rapes.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Harms was convicted of the 2011 and 2019 rapes in Sacramento Superior Court in 2022.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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McNair spoke, unsuccessfully, before an Alabama Legislature that wanted to limit how schools teach events, such as the bombing that killed her sister, lest White children feel guilt for the sins of their forebears.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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According to state officials, the assaults took place between 2002 and 2008.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Such units have traditionally been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations that require ship-to-shore movements, including raids and assaults.—
James Legge,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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