violation
noun
vi·o·la·tion
ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən 
a
: infringement, transgression
specifically
: an infringement of the rules in sports that is less serious than a foul and usually involves technicalities of play
b
: an act of irreverence or desecration : profanation
c
Examples of violation in a Sentence
a serious violation of the law
A second violation was called on the basketball player.
He was arrested for violation of his parole.
The group monitors human rights violations.
trying to prevent violation of human rights
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Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Department of Emergency Management, helped facilitate the tour and told lawmakers that those with yellow wristbands, the lowest level, had committed noncriminal offenses such as traffic violations.
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Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The list obtained by the Herald/Times states that his uncle, Denis Alcides Solis Morales, has immigration violations and makes no mention of convictions or pending criminal charges.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
More broadly, the state required Orange County Global to develop a plan of correction to address the other substantial violations found during the inspection.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
The 44-page filing, provided to USA TODAY by Longo, did not set forth a monetary amount but said Longo and Bittner were seeking a jury trial for damages and violations to their civil rights.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2025
The list obtained by the Herald/Times states that his uncle, Denis Alcides Solis Morales, has immigration violations and makes no mention of convictions or pending criminal charges.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
More broadly, the state required Orange County Global to develop a plan of correction to address the other substantial violations found during the inspection.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
The 44-page filing, provided to USA TODAY by Longo, did not set forth a monetary amount but said Longo and Bittner were seeking a jury trial for damages and violations to their civil rights.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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violation
noun
vi·o·la·tion
ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən
: an act or an instance of violating : the state of being violated
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