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
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The city’s suit alleges seven causes of action against the defendants, including trespass, public nuisance and several violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In the Simmons home, the contractor found numerous code violations including unsafe framing.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The agreement stipulates that if Alonso completes the probation without violations, the state will dismiss the charges, Alonso’s attorney, Lauren Field Krasnoff, said Tuesday.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The Bulls committed six turnovers in the first quarter, including a pair of 24-second violations, and the Celtics turned them into 13 points.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s evident in ongoing violence between Thailand and Cambodia and in ceasefire violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Any violations of a shelter’s rules can lead to an eviction notice, which residents often have little legal or emotional support to fight.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
And while traffic violations haven’t been privatized, Dubai’s new traffic cameras are likely generating predictable incomes that would attract investors.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
The city’s suit alleges seven causes of action against the defendants, including trespass, public nuisance and several violations of the Administrative Procedures Act.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In the Simmons home, the contractor found numerous code violations including unsafe framing.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The agreement stipulates that if Alonso completes the probation without violations, the state will dismiss the charges, Alonso’s attorney, Lauren Field Krasnoff, said Tuesday.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The Bulls committed six turnovers in the first quarter, including a pair of 24-second violations, and the Celtics turned them into 13 points.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s evident in ongoing violence between Thailand and Cambodia and in ceasefire violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Any violations of a shelter’s rules can lead to an eviction notice, which residents often have little legal or emotional support to fight.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
And while traffic violations haven’t been privatized, Dubai’s new traffic cameras are likely generating predictable incomes that would attract investors.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
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The crimes with which she has been charged are trumped up and her arrest is a cynical ploy by the junta headed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to cling onto power.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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This significant sentence reflects the seriousness of those crimes.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The number of rapes reported in the city fell by 18% with 45 reports this year compared to 55 incidents through the first three weeks of December in 2024.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Jan. 2026
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Canada, for example, stressed the need to protect women and girls, who are being subjected to horrific rapes by criminal gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In the Eastern Church, God isn’t interested in finding someone to punish for our sins; God is interested in becoming one with the physical universe, including humanity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Miller was convicted of assaults on women aged 56, 68 and 22.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to his application, the assaults occurred between 2010 and 2023.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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