VIOLATION Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

violation

noun

ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of violation

as in crime

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 rape

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 Nathan Hochman is right to take this, or any, violation of the law by a badge-wearing member of our police force seriously, no matter what Flores’ intent was. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Haddish reached a plea deal with prosecutors in that case in February 2024, pleading no contest to a vehicle code violation, and the two misdemeanor DUI charges against her were dropped, according to the Los Angeles Times. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Those who are visited commit fewer serious rule violations and also report less psychological distress. — Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 Those subscribing to the Advanced tier can get help from Kanary with reporting such a violation. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for violation

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Noun

Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The case is drawing attention to youth crime and the juvenile justice system, raising questions about how young offenders are held accountable.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of crime

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On Sunday, the show aired a follow-up after Buc-ee’s filed a lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart of Beavercreek, Ohio, accusing it of copyright infringement over the use of a beaver as its mascot.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
For example, libertarians generally argue that owning guns, using illicit drugs and refusing vaccinations are individual rights that must be protected from the harm of infringement via regulation.

— Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

Alabama is scheduled to execute Jeremy Williams by lethal injection for the 2021 rape and murder of a 5-year-old Georgia girl.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Set in the gloomy colder-weather months in San Francisco, Josephine focuses on a young girl (Mason Reeves) who witnesses a brutal rape while out on a jog with her dad, Damien (Channing Tatum), in Golden Gate Park.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rape

Noun

Bally's has threatened to sue the city over the potential expansion of video gambling terminals in the city, which the company said is a breach of its contract.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
However, callers may use information from data brokers or past breaches to make their stories sound credible.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of breach

Noun

Tracey was arrested days after the incident and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment and obstruction.

— Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Januchowski pleaded not guilty July 14 to three misdemeanor counts each of first-degree assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, court records state.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of assault

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Boulder police said in a statement announcing the arrest that the Boulder District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Suspects Andy Garcia, 28, and Abigail Islas, 26, were booked into jail for six felonies and misdemeanors, including furnishing marijuana to a minor, possession of marijuana for sale and conspiracy to commit a crime.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of felony

Noun

He was previously arrested on charges police described as a string of vehicle trespass and property thefts.

— Sarah Ford, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
In a separate case, Tyler Boebert was arrested in February 2024 in connection with a prior investigation into property theft and vehicle trespass.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

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