1
as in crime
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 infringement
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 rape
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 violation
RedSpeed counters that nine in 10 drivers who get a violation don’t get a second one, calling it proof the cameras work.
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Police also found that Tucker was wanted on two warrants charging him with violation of probation, charges that stemmed from previous convictions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The church and its pastor, Curtiss Ostosh, say ongoing blight, zoning, and parking violations have gone too far.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 28 May 2026
More than 126,000 of those companies have had violations, according to CalEPA data.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Police also found that Tucker was wanted on two warrants charging him with violation of probation, charges that stemmed from previous convictions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The church and its pastor, Curtiss Ostosh, say ongoing blight, zoning, and parking violations have gone too far.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 28 May 2026
More than 126,000 of those companies have had violations, according to CalEPA data.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
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And now that she's gained true-crime stardom from the documentary, their grief has been compounded.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Major news companies are taking a two-track approach, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in other cases.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia has broken her silence months after Patagonia sued her for trademark infringement.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The subsequent investigation led to seven more women coming forward and accusing Borger, who is charged with seven felonies, including two counts of rape, and four misdemeanors.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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That staffer was later fired by Collins after posting a social media comment on behalf of the Collins campaign mocking a woman who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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My youth was my downfall, my sin love, and the go-between a snowy day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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For pilgrims, Hajj, performed over five days, can be a deeply moving spiritual experience and a chance to seek God’s forgiveness and the erasure of past sins.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The right partner should demonstrate familiarity with Regulation S-P, provide contractual commitments around breach notification and produce documentation that supports your oversight program.—
Ben Tercha,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The breach began in April 2023 and lasted about five months.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Today, not only are these conditions under assault by a kleptocratic, nativist US federal government, but the clock seems also to be running out on their own internal contradictions.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Pro Bowl tailback faces five charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation, along with misdemeanor counts of battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the felony battery case, the court later granted Jimenez’s request to participate in the mental health diversion program despite the prosecutor’s objections, Gire said Monday.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Daniel Robinson, 26, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and possession of burglar’s tools, sources said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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This has led to protesters and activists being surveilled under domestic extremism provisions while being charged with crimes like criminal trespass and vandalism.—
Daniel Boguslaw,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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