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as in crimes
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 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 rapes
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
Will the agency adopt the model of personal injury attorneys and serial plaintiffs who have abused the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act to shake down unsuspecting business owners for purely technical violations of the law?
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Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and handgun violations.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Idaho budget writers also pulled back $14 million in federal grants to expand the state’s child care assistance program over concerns of widespread fraud linked to violations in Minnesota.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Her lawyer, Daniel Malakauskas, files the suits using the same script, with the business name and specific violations swapped out.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
An internal inspection report by Immigration and Customs Enforcement found dozens of safety and security violations at the country's largest migrant detention center during a recent visit.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators may have considered charges related to criminal tax violations, McQuade said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the suspect was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility and charged with first- and second-degree murder, assault and handgun violations.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Idaho budget writers also pulled back $14 million in federal grants to expand the state’s child care assistance program over concerns of widespread fraud linked to violations in Minnesota.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Her lawyer, Daniel Malakauskas, files the suits using the same script, with the business name and specific violations swapped out.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
An internal inspection report by Immigration and Customs Enforcement found dozens of safety and security violations at the country's largest migrant detention center during a recent visit.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators may have considered charges related to criminal tax violations, McQuade said.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The establishment is currently closed, and signage posted on the door indicates the business is facing multiple liquor license violations, including serving minors.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violations
Noun
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Jenkins said Lazo's crimes led ride-hailing companies to change their practices to increase rider safety.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Alaniz Pineda, 19 at the time; his brother Jordan Castillo, 17; and 16-year-old Miguel Angel-Martinez hatched a plan to rob Canoy that set the crimes in motion.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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After a task force was formed that year to investigate the rapes, Vilchez Lazo was arrested in July 2018 at his home in San Mateo County.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cops did see an 8% jump in rapes, from 470 to 508.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their sins will be washed away by the waters of liberty.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whatever Heidegger’s political sins, his philosophy restores a clarity our therapeutic culture fears.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to state officials, the assaults took place between 2002 and 2008.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Such units have traditionally been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations that require ship-to-shore movements, including raids and assaults.—
James Legge,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Violations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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