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
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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That came after Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson was given a pitch-clock violation that led to a walk for the Royals’ Jonathan India.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, in February, a coalition of 14 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit questioning DOGE's authority to restructure or dissolve federal agencies without congressional approval, alleging violations of the Appointments Clause.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The new system considers 100 as the highest possible score, which indicates no violations.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Executive director Nick Turner told the Bangor Daily News the show hoped to have other characters on stage reference the two Black characters the musical is missing without showing the pair, but was warned that altering the musical’s licensed script would constitute a contract violation .
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
For example, in February, a coalition of 14 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit questioning DOGE's authority to restructure or dissolve federal agencies without congressional approval, alleging violations of the Appointments Clause.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The new system considers 100 as the highest possible score, which indicates no violations.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
Executive director Nick Turner told the Bangor Daily News the show hoped to have other characters on stage reference the two Black characters the musical is missing without showing the pair, but was warned that altering the musical’s licensed script would constitute a contract violation .
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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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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