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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Mike Scarcella and David Thomas, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Under South Korean law, anyone who receives a fine exceeding 1 million won ($683) for election law violations is barred from seeking office
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Many others have minor offenses, including traffic violations.
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Mike Scarcella and David Thomas, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Under South Korean law, anyone who receives a fine exceeding 1 million won ($683) for election law violations is barred from seeking office
for five years.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
Many others have minor offenses, including traffic violations.
—Jennifer J. Lee, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Some of those detained had prior charges, including child abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, immigration violations, and DUI, said Hilton Beckham, the assistant commissioner for CBP’s office of public affairs.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 8 May. 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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