1
as in offence
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 assault
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
Consequences: Recognize and reward positive behaviors and address violations through appropriate accountability measures.
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Stephen M. Paskoff, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that courts should in future cases more fully examine what constitutes the violation of state or federal law that would allow a lawsuit to fall under the exception to PLCAA's liability shield.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In Sacramento and Placer counties, a violation of fireworks regulations can be cited as a criminal misdemeanor.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
There has also been concern about whether some items increase the deficit past the bill’s fiscal window in 2034, which could be a violation of the Byrd rule.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Stephen M. Paskoff, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In a concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that courts should in future cases more fully examine what constitutes the violation of state or federal law that would allow a lawsuit to fall under the exception to PLCAA's liability shield.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In Sacramento and Placer counties, a violation of fireworks regulations can be cited as a criminal misdemeanor.
—Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
There has also been concern about whether some items increase the deficit past the bill’s fiscal window in 2034, which could be a violation of the Byrd rule.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
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For instance, author George R.R. Martin and the New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement last year.—
Deepa Nagraj,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The music publishing company has accused the tech company of copyright infringement and is now seeking over $109 million in damages, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
6 Feb. 2023
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Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2023
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Release date: Friday, June 20 Cast: Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace Director-screenwriter: Charles Williams 1 hour 43 minutes Inside is not the usual story of damnation or redemption, of the unbreakable cycles of crime or even the virtues of rehabilitation, like Sing Sing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Related Stories At this point, though, most know that the Essex singer-songwriter breach’s into commercial success was a long-time coming.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2025
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Any attempt to punish journalists for those decisions is a serious breach of this Constitutional protection.—
Sonam Sheth
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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On Wednesday, the jury had yet to reach a verdict on rape in the third degree, but jurors were sent home midday amid concerns about fighting and tensions in the jury room.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Spending four days on the witness stand, Ventura accused Combs of rape as well as physical and emotional abuse.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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Facing his inquisitors Ono dutifully confessed to, and publicly atoned for, all his past sins: His support of DEI, academic freedom, the First Amendment and more.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race justice finally be done to forgive the sins of the drag queens who committed the Great Betrayal of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Ga.?—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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More than four years after his arrest on a felony perjury charge, the trial of former Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie could finally take place next week.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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She was additionally fined $40,000 and ordered to pay the $120,000 judgment, as well as give a DNA sample relating to her felony charge.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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