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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

violation

/vɪˈɔɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does violation mean?

noun

A failure to comply with a law, rule, or standard; a breach of a contract or agreement. A transgression or infringement of a moral or social code.

Example

"The company was fined for a serious violation of environmental regulations."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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