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Type Words
Synonyms assault, rape, ravishment
Type of sexual assault, sex crime, sex offense, sexual abuse
Has types carnal abuse, date rape, statutory rape
Derivation violate
Type Words
Synonyms irreverence
Type of evil, wickedness, iniquity, immorality
Has types desecration, blasphemy, sacrilege, profanation
Derivation violate
Type Words
Synonyms infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour
Type of law-breaking, criminal offence, crime, criminal offense
Has types public nudity, sedition, breach of the peace, disorderly behavior, disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace, false pretence, false pretense, indecent exposure, lying under oath, bearing false witness, perjury
Type Words
Synonyms infringement
Type of actus reus, misconduct, wrongful conduct, wrongdoing
Has types foul, infringement of copyright, patent infringement, copyright infringement
Derivation violate


he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment.
Type Words
Synonyms encroachment, intrusion, trespass, usurpation
Type of wrongful conduct, actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing
Has types inroad
Derivation violate

Examples of violation

violation
The attack the Republicans have made is violent and a violation of human rights.
From the time.com
They insisted that touching any of them would be a violation of national policy.
From the post-gazette.com
I wasn't in Richmond, but apparently the technical was a coaching box violation.
From the stltoday.com
Bryant was arrested on suspicion of robbery and an outstanding parole violation.
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Troopers say deputies tried to pull a driver over for a minor traffic violation.
From the delawareonline.com
This is a direct violation of the concept of the separation of church and state.
From the post-gazette.com
Those that don't comply will now be in violation of the federal Clean Water Act.
From the latimes.com
Of course, Baird was hardly alone in committing this particular civil violation.
From the theatlantic.com
That decision was appealed and eventually overturned on a party-rules violation.
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More examples
  • Misdemeanor: a crime less serious than a felony
  • An act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
  • Trespass: entry to another's property without right or permission
  • Irreverence: a disrespectful act
  • Rape: the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
  • (violate) fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"
  • Violation is the second album by the late-1970s rock band Starz
  • A summary offence, also known as a petty crime, is a criminal act in some common law jurisdictions that can be proceeded with, summarily: without the right to a jury trial and/or indictment (required for an indictable offence).
  • Violated was a European-only EP released by rap metal band Stuck Mojo. The album was released as a means of promoting the band for its first ever tour overseas in Europe. The EP including a cover of Black Sabbath's Sweet Leaf, as well as two live songs.