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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Moreover, official or not, how can such an act be any than but unconstitutional and a violation of oath?
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
About 40 percent of the arrests of Black people were for minor violations like disregarding a traffic device or no proof of insurance.
—Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, contends that the tax is a violation of the Second Amendment.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 3 July 2024
The Justice Department released a report in June finding the Phoenix Police Department engaged in numerous legal and constitutional violations.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
About 40 percent of the arrests of Black people were for minor violations like disregarding a traffic device or no proof of insurance.
—Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, contends that the tax is a violation of the Second Amendment.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 3 July 2024
The Justice Department released a report in June finding the Phoenix Police Department engaged in numerous legal and constitutional violations.
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 7 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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