Definition of "violation" []

• The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated. See Synonyms at breach. (noun)

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• "Springfield "could enforce the law, but could only stop a car to issue a citation" if the officer observes the violation ... or has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation& has been committed, is being committed or is about to be committed. ""
• "The phrase "violation of firm policies and procedures" suggests a range of potential conduct, so investors need to read the explanation and ask the adviser for more details."
• "The exception applies when the police violate the Fourth Amendment but the violation is a sort of technicality — the kind of violation for which exclusion would be an extravagant remedy."