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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Lear and others argued the policy was a violation of the First Amendment.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Hernandez Santana, a former lobbyist, faces both state and federal charges, including firearms violations and interference with radio communications.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In April, a Superior Court Justice ruled the renovations, which had been held up in court, were not a violation of the law and could continue.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Hernandez Santana, a former lobbyist, faces both state and federal charges, including firearms violations and interference with radio communications.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
In April, a Superior Court Justice ruled the renovations, which had been held up in court, were not a violation of the law and could continue.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Last week, critics accused the FCC’s Carr of improperly exerting pressure on ABC and local broadcasters to cancel Kimmel — and that his threats were tantamount to a First Amendment violation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 26 Sep. 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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