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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
Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some of those fees, like the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, have absolutely nothing to do with traffic violations.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Consumer violations are implicated, for example, when a delivery app keeps tips that consumers intended for workers, or when companies that impose debt on employees.
—Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
In prior administrations, the division has moved quickly to open and publicly announce such investigations, not only to reflect federal jurisdiction over potential civil rights violations but also in hopes of soothing community angst that sometimes accompanies shootings involving law enforcement.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee pressed the Syrian government to hold perpetrators accountable amid accusations of grave human rights violations within Syria’s army during the seizure of two Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Our examination of his criminal history — separate from any immigration violations — found only that Bazan Carrillo pleaded guilty a decade ago to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
Drummond was attempting to charge State Farm with violations of RICO laws.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some of those fees, like the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, have absolutely nothing to do with traffic violations.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Consumer violations are implicated, for example, when a delivery app keeps tips that consumers intended for workers, or when companies that impose debt on employees.
—Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
In prior administrations, the division has moved quickly to open and publicly announce such investigations, not only to reflect federal jurisdiction over potential civil rights violations but also in hopes of soothing community angst that sometimes accompanies shootings involving law enforcement.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee pressed the Syrian government to hold perpetrators accountable amid accusations of grave human rights violations within Syria’s army during the seizure of two Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Our examination of his criminal history — separate from any immigration violations — found only that Bazan Carrillo pleaded guilty a decade ago to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
Drummond was attempting to charge State Farm with violations of RICO laws.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The county saw a reduction in major crimes, according to the police department, during the summer of 2025.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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McLaren saw drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get disqualified after placing second and fourth in the Vegas Grand Prix because officials found both cars had technical infringements.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Nov. 2025
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The three-week case centers on the Myanmar authorities’ 2019 offensive against the Rohingya population, in which hundreds of thousands were driven into neighbouring Bangladesh alongside reports of mass killings, rapes, and other acts of violence.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Out of the 2,049 rapes that were reported last year, a quarter of them were considered domestic in nature.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials have said agents, including those part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are seeing increases in assaults and threats against them.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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As in previous years, almost all the assaults on responsible growth management start with the premise that local government leaders can’t be trusted to guide (or even listen to) their own communities.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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