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violation
noun
A crime less serious than a felony
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ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən
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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 person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will
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He claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment
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