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violation

Main Entry:: vi·o·la·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən\
Function:: noun
Date:: 15th century

: the act of violating : the state of being violated: as 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: disturbance , interruption d: rape 2 , ravishment

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