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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
Previous ceasefire attempts have had little impact, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel has said its strikes are in response to that and other ceasefire violations.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The second-most common type of enforcement actions (20 out of 88) noted in the report were injunctions to stop legal violations.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
An independent investigator has found claims of Title IX violations to be unsubstantiated against Monroe Public Schools in Monroe, Michigan, district officials said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including food debris, fruit flies and .
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and handgun violations.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel has said its strikes are in response to that and other ceasefire violations.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
The second-most common type of enforcement actions (20 out of 88) noted in the report were injunctions to stop legal violations.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
An independent investigator has found claims of Title IX violations to be unsubstantiated against Monroe Public Schools in Monroe, Michigan, district officials said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, 13 eateries received citations for health code violations including food debris, fruit flies and .
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and handgun violations.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
Noun
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The MPKs are failing to distinguish between nuisance crimes and a massive security breach.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Commerce City Police Department uses its Real Crime Center to track drones that are helping solve crimes and gather evidence.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 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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As the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) wrote in his magnum opus Leviathan, there would be no culture, no navigation, no knowledge of the face of the earth, no arts, no letters, no society; instead, there would be rapes, thefts, murders, and continual fear of violence.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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There was no real investigation into my case based on those two photos found by the police during their investigation into the rapes committed against my mother.—
TIME,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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Woods’ reported admission that his eyes were off the road, whether true or not, is indicative of the warped hierarchy of driving sins our society has established.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bible writes that Jesus carried the cross to Calvary, where he was crucified and died for the forgiveness of sins.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This, and the hospital’s security, had been a point of contention in recent years after a number of assaults on staff and forensic patients (usually kept there through the courts) escaping the hospital grounds, requiring a police response.—
Peter Currier,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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As of April 5, assaults in the city’s subway system were down by 6%, from 171 this time last year to 160.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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