1
as in offences
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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2
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 assaults
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
The strategy, released in 2016, is part of the country’s aims to liberalize its image amid human rights violations, build its economy in non-oil sectors, and boost tourism.
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Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
China has launched an investigation into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker for potential violations of the country's antimonopoly laws.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Racing's lawsuit highlights perceived antitrust violations after the team refused to sign the new charter agreement, which NASCAR introduced for the 2025 season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
However, such a step is contemplated by four countries, for the Taliban’s violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Assad has been accused of committing human rights violations, but Gabbard has voiced her opposition to supporting regime change in Syria.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Assad’s forces have since been accused of severe human rights violations and brutal assaults against civilians throughout the 13-year war, including the use chemical weapons against their own people.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Wrong-way driving violations were reported in 13 fatal crashes in Arizona in 2023, according to ADOT crash data.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
China has launched an investigation into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker for potential violations of the country's antimonopoly laws.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Racing's lawsuit highlights perceived antitrust violations after the team refused to sign the new charter agreement, which NASCAR introduced for the 2025 season.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
However, such a step is contemplated by four countries, for the Taliban’s violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Assad has been accused of committing human rights violations, but Gabbard has voiced her opposition to supporting regime change in Syria.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Assad’s forces have since been accused of severe human rights violations and brutal assaults against civilians throughout the 13-year war, including the use chemical weapons against their own people.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Wrong-way driving violations were reported in 13 fatal crashes in Arizona in 2023, according to ADOT crash data.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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