violation
AmericanRelated Words
See breach.
Other Word Forms
- nonviolation noun
- previolation noun
- reviolation noun
- violational adjective
Etymology
Origin of violation
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin violātiōn- (stem of violātiō ), equivalent to violāt ( us ) ( violate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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It comes just weeks after Zhang was removed from his post, after he was accused of "serious violations of discipline and law" - typically a euphemism for corruption.
From BBC
The latest team to discover a violation was Gardena in Division III, allowing Sun Valley Magnet to advance to the final.
From Los Angeles Times
The reality of keeping Black men, women, and children enslaved was unjust, a violation of human rights, and contrary to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” the founding ideals of the United States.
From Literature
Yes, some people hung on to the information for weeks of athletes playing in outside leagues in violation of CIF bylaw 600, which isn’t good.
From Los Angeles Times
State Department officials working on Africa argued the Washington Accords could collapse completely if there were no consequences for Rwanda’s violation of the deal.
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