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violation

vi·o·la·tion [ v ə láysh'n ] (plural vi·o·la·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of violating: the act or an example of violating somebody or something

2. crime or infringement of rule: a crime or infringement of a law or rules, especially one less serious than a misdemeanor or a foul in sports

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