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violation

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violation in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
    rape  violation  assault  ravishment 
  2. entry to another's property without right or permission
    trespass  encroachment  violation  intrusion  usurpation 
  3. a crime less serious than a felony
    misdemeanor  misdemeanour  infraction  violation  infringement 
  4. an act that disregards an agreement or a right
    "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
    violation  infringement 
  5. a disrespectful act
    irreverence  violation 
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