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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
The complaint alleges violations of the county code and does not accuse Ajayi of committing a crime.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Baltimore apartment code violations The council visited multiple sites around the city, revealing widespread code violations in large apartment complexes.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Texas Health and Human Services cited the day care for several violations in August, including using cruel language, failing to report incidents and failing to intervene to ensure a child’s safety.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Baltimore apartment code violations The council visited multiple sites around the city, revealing widespread code violations in large apartment complexes.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Texas Health and Human Services cited the day care for several violations in August, including using cruel language, failing to report incidents and failing to intervene to ensure a child’s safety.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
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Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some cases for bribes, and that mobsters then carried out shootings and other violent crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last week, the topic took center stage again when Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, posted a video accusing Armenian crime groups of carrying out widespread hospice fraud in Los Angeles.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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In contrast with classical standards once popular in figure skating, like Swan Lake, modern pop music is largely composed by artists who are still living and earning royalties, and can bring claims for copyright infringement.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their most recent lawsuit alleges trademark infringement and counterfeiting, along with false designation of origin and seeks unspecified damages from the online sellers.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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On his phone, customs agents discovered messages encouraging extreme violence, rape, Nazism and self-harm.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the show also didn't shy away from tough, sometimes controversial subject matter, including rape, addiction, and child loss.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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But does exchanging flirty messages with Ghislaine Maxwell while he was married three years before Jeffrey Epstein was first publicly accused of wrongdoing in 2006 really constitute a career-ending sin?—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Easter is the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's victory over sin and death through his resurrection.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, regulatory pressure on Coupang intensified further after the e-commerce giant suffered a data breach perpetrated by a former Chinese employee in November.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both Beijing and Hong Kong’s government have repeatedly rejected international criticism of Lai’s prosecution and dismissed accusations that his jailing was politically motivated or an assault on press freedom.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another 43,000 arrestees are listed as having assault charges or convictions.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Wimbley, who lists no prior felony history, remained in custody Tuesday on zero bond and is set to appear Wednesday in Garland County District Court.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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And the definition of felony litter does include boats, cars and aircraft.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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In August, Devereaux was again arrested and faced charges related to criminal trespass, jail records show.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another rider received a one-year ban on April 20, 2025 for assaulting a CATS employee, second-degree trespass and disorderly conduct.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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