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violation

 
Dictionary: vi·o·la·tion   ('ə-lā'shən) pronunciation
n.
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated. See synonyms at breach.


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Business Dictionary: Violation
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Act or condition contrary to law or to permissible use of real property. See also Fine.

Real Estate Dictionary: Violation
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An act or a condition contrary to law or to permissible use of Real Property.
Example: According to mostZoning Ordinances operating a business from one's home is a violation of the restriction for a residential zone. In many cities, owning an occupied Apartment Building with nonfunctioning plumbing is a violation of the Housing Code.

Thesaurus: violation
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noun

  1. An act or instance of breaking a law or regulation or of nonfulfillment of an obligation or promise, for example: breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, transgression, trespass. See right/wrong.
  2. An act of disrespect or impiety toward something regarded as sacred: blasphemy, desecration, profanation, sacrilege. See sacred/profane.

Antonyms: violation
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Definition: breach; breaking of the law
Antonyms: obedience, observance


 
 
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