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
The gas station and fast food restaurant were cited for improper cleanliness and violations of food safety rules.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Family Dollar Stores denies any wrongdoing or violations of that law, according to the terms of the settlement.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
One long-running code violation case, which began in November 2023, included blood- and feces-like substances smeared on interior walls.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
The second shift violation of 2024 was called on Ceddanne Rafaela of the Boston Red Sox on May 20, in the second inning on the road vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
Family Dollar Stores denies any wrongdoing or violations of that law, according to the terms of the settlement.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
One long-running code violation case, which began in November 2023, included blood- and feces-like substances smeared on interior walls.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
The second shift violation of 2024 was called on Ceddanne Rafaela of the Boston Red Sox on May 20, in the second inning on the road vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation
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The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement in 2023.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Clearly communicating what data is being collected and how it’s being used, as well as allowing consumers to opt out of data collection, is critical for avoiding privacy infringements.—
Thomas Zawacki,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 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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When a host commits both a crime and causes an ecological disaster, what is a guest supposed to do?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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Fear of violent crime and extortion is also thought to be keeping some migrants away from shelters targeted by organized crime in Mexico.—
César Rodríguez,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Since the breach was revealed, the city has been conducting an external forensic audit of its computer systems.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, for instance, the Toronto District School Board notified parents, students, and former students that the breach exposed sensitive information of all students in the district between 1985 and 2024.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Each of the brothers has separately been accused by at least 10 women of forcible rape between 2002 or 2003 and 2021, the letter continues.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Wallace also confessed to an 11th murder, the 1990 rape and strangulation of 18-year-old Tashanda Bethea in Barnwell.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Her final trial is a testament to her iron will and the sins she's been forged from.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Discovery role as Philippa Georgiou, the onetime Terran emperor who allies with the titular secret division of Starfleet — and in turn must face the sins of her past.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
20 Jan. 2025
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The prosecution agreed to reduce its initial second-degree murder charge to voluntary manslaughter as long as Harmon pleaded guilty to both the manslaughter charge and an enhancement for the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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Court records obtained by USA TODAY on Thursday show the case was filed as a felony.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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