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
Recent Examples on the Web
If workers are present in the zone at the time of the violation, those ticket prices can be doubled.
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Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
The Phibro-Tech facility had dozens of violations over the previous decade, according to a state analysis of its regulatory record.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Several pointed to a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the international treaty that defines a framework for relations between countries.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
The United Nations has accused China of human rights violations against the province’s Muslim Uyghur population.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Among the 44 violations found by a routine inspection that shut down a Little Havana restaurant for a day, the roach problem jumped off the list.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The influential Democrat, said there is enough time for those disturbed by the staggering humanitarian crisis in the Gaza to further pressure the president to shift course, including putting strict conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel when there are human rights violations.
—USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Her research and other studies show that drivers responsible for deadly hit-and-runs were likely to be young men with prior traffic violations or a license suspension.
—Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The Justice Department has argued that Texas' law is a clear violation of federal authority and would create chaos at the border.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Mar. 2024
Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
The Phibro-Tech facility had dozens of violations over the previous decade, according to a state analysis of its regulatory record.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Several pointed to a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the international treaty that defines a framework for relations between countries.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
The United Nations has accused China of human rights violations against the province’s Muslim Uyghur population.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Among the 44 violations found by a routine inspection that shut down a Little Havana restaurant for a day, the roach problem jumped off the list.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
The influential Democrat, said there is enough time for those disturbed by the staggering humanitarian crisis in the Gaza to further pressure the president to shift course, including putting strict conditions on U.S. military aid to Israel when there are human rights violations.
—USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Her research and other studies show that drivers responsible for deadly hit-and-runs were likely to be young men with prior traffic violations or a license suspension.
—Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
The Justice Department has argued that Texas' law is a clear violation of federal authority and would create chaos at the border.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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