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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State law requires that any district that wants to implement this program must contract with a law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the entire county to review video footage to confirm violations.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Depending on the severity of the behavior, passengers may face FAA fines of up to $43,658 per violation, federal criminal charges, or both.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
In 2012, he was found in violation of travel regulations and timely reporting requirements for accepting gifts from foreign governments, NPR reported at the time.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Depending on the severity of the behavior, passengers may face FAA fines of up to $43,658 per violation, federal criminal charges, or both.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 3 May 2026
In 2012, he was found in violation of travel regulations and timely reporting requirements for accepting gifts from foreign governments, NPR reported at the time.
—Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for violation
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“Violation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/violation. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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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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