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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These groups can be cited for abuse or other violations, but do not have to obtain a license or register with municipal shelters.
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Sacramento County restaurants cited for health violations The following Sacramento County restaurants had violations the week of June 13 through June 19, resulting in a conditional pass.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 21 June 2024
Lucas cast the Kansas Legislature’s vote as a regrettable violation of the truce.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
If a corrective action plan is issued, the department would carry out inspections and issue violations if landlords fail to comply.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Sacramento County restaurants cited for health violations The following Sacramento County restaurants had violations the week of June 13 through June 19, resulting in a conditional pass.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 21 June 2024
Lucas cast the Kansas Legislature’s vote as a regrettable violation of the truce.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
If a corrective action plan is issued, the department would carry out inspections and issue violations if landlords fail to comply.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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