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
Synonyms
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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The Grammy winner pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired, a noncriminal traffic violation.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
In the full lawsuit, Fubo has alleged multiple violations of antitrust law, attacking the approach to distribution negotiations by the three Venu partners.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
House Minority leaders filed the complaint in July, alleging the Louisville lawmaker committed multiple violations of their code of ethics, including inappropriate behavior toward women.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
In March, judge tossed out three counts of solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer that had been lodged against Trump.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024
In the full lawsuit, Fubo has alleged multiple violations of antitrust law, attacking the approach to distribution negotiations by the three Venu partners.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
House Minority leaders filed the complaint in July, alleging the Louisville lawmaker committed multiple violations of their code of ethics, including inappropriate behavior toward women.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
In March, judge tossed out three counts of solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer that had been lodged against Trump.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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