violation
/vaɪʌlˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
a crime less serious than a felony
Noun
an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
Noun
entry to another''s property without right or permission
Noun
a disrespectful act
Noun
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
Synonyms
assault
encroachment
infraction
infringement
intrusion
irreverence
misdemeanor
misdemeanour
rape
ravishment
trespass
usurpation
More General Terms
actus reus
crime
criminal offence
criminal offense
evil
immorality
iniquity
law-breaking
misconduct
offence
offense
sex crime
sex offense
sexual abuse
sexual assault
wickedness
wrongdoing
wrongful conduct
More Specific Terms
bearing false witness
blasphemy
breach of the peace
carnal abuse
copyright infringement
date rape
desecration
disorderly behavior
disorderly conduct
disturbance of the peace
false pretence
false pretense
foul
indecent exposure
infringement of copyright
inroad
lying under oath
patent infringement
perjury
profanation
public nudity
sacrilege
sedition
statutory rape