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
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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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Weidner is trying to get several South Florida cities, including Davie and Boca Raton, to join in, calling homes subject to foreclosure because of aggressive enforcement of code violations a potential goldmine of untapped revenue.
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Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The first shot was off from Solo Ball, who finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-17 shooting, and the second didn’t leave Jayden Ross’ hand in time, a shot clock violation with five seconds left that allowed the Musketeers to seal the game at the free throw line.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
Bryan, Ohio pastor sues city after being charged over opening church to house the homeless
Ordinance violation ruling dates back to 2023
Dad’s Place opened in 2018 and began operating 24 hours a day in March 2023.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
According to a June 2024 press release, the Justice Department brought at least 25 cases against nearly 60 defendants for violations of the FACE Act during the Biden administration.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The first shot was off from Solo Ball, who finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-17 shooting, and the second didn’t leave Jayden Ross’ hand in time, a shot clock violation with five seconds left that allowed the Musketeers to seal the game at the free throw line.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
Bryan, Ohio pastor sues city after being charged over opening church to house the homeless
Ordinance violation ruling dates back to 2023
Dad’s Place opened in 2018 and began operating 24 hours a day in March 2023.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
According to a June 2024 press release, the Justice Department brought at least 25 cases against nearly 60 defendants for violations of the FACE Act during the Biden administration.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 31 Jan. 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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