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violation with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "violation with" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear and may lead to confusion without additional context. Example: "The report highlighted a violation with the safety regulations, which led to serious consequences."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Formal & Business
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
58 human-written examples
Out of the five chromosomes with ATS ≥0.01, four were found to violate ISFDP (two strongly violated and two weakly violated), whereas Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae J exhibited insignificant violation (with ATS 0.0102).
Science
On June 27, 2014 BAE Systems Southeast Shipyard was cited for 2 "Serious" and 1 "Other-than-Serious" violation, with a penalty of $6,100, for violating OSHA's general duty requirement and for failing to provide protection from hazardous machines and dangerous floors.
News & Media
Some PKM techniques force constraints sataification without violating the constraints (i.e COP-K-Means); while others allow constraints violation with certain penalties (i.e. CVQE).
Science
Fines for violating a permit may range from $1,000 to $50,000 a day for each violation, with the amount depending on the farmer's conduct (was the violation willfull, for example?) and the seriousness of the effect on the environment.
News & Media
Later, Williams missed three straight free throws — one negated by a lane violation — with the home crowd at full throat.
News & Media
"Nine out of 10 will have a violation with the boiler or furnace or elevator," Mr. Beiran said.
News & Media
The gap was still 14 when the Cowboys had a shot clock violation with 2 minutes 30 seconds to go.
News & Media
A Rubio jumper cut the Knicks' lead to 95-94, and Minnesota's defense forced a 24-second violation with 33.1 seconds left.
News & Media
On May 2, 1973, Trooper Foerster and another trooper stopped a car for a motor vehicle violation with three people inside, including Ms. Chesimard.
News & Media
He wondered if he was being apprehended for some sort of violation with his toner business or if he had accidentally got involved in a drug bust.
News & Media
Ginóbili was so energized that even the occasional gaffe somehow looked encouraging: He committed a lane violation with a quick step and a leap to the rim.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When indicating a breach of rules or laws, use the construction "violation of" instead of "violation with". For example, "The company was cited for a violation of environmental regulations."
Common error
Avoid using "with" after "violation". The correct preposition to use when referring to a breached rule or standard is "of". For instance, instead of saying "a violation with the policy", say "a violation of the policy".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "violation with" functions as a noun phrase that typically describes the act of breaking a rule or law; however, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig indicates that the preferred construction is "violation of".
Frequent in
News & Media
35%
Science
33%
Formal & Business
10%
Less common in
Wiki
10%
Social Media
6%
Encyclopedias
6%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "violation with" appears frequently across various sources, Ludwig AI highlights its grammatical incorrectness. The correct form is "violation of". Although frequently used, it's more appropriate to use "violation of" or rephrase the sentence to ensure grammatical correctness and clarity. Common contexts include News & Media, Science and Formal & Business publications. Always consider the specific context and choose the most grammatically sound option.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
violation of
Replaces the preposition "with" with the correct preposition "of" to denote the object being violated.
breach of
Substitutes "violation" with the synonym "breach", maintaining a similar meaning but with correct grammar.
in violation of
Adds the preposition "in" to form the more grammatically sound phrase "in violation of".
non-compliance with
Replaces "violation" with "non-compliance", offering a slightly more formal tone.
contravention of
Uses the synonym "contravention" for "violation", which is more formal and often used in legal contexts.
infringement of
Substitutes "violation" with "infringement", often used in contexts like copyright or patent law.
conflict with
Replaces the phrase with "conflict with", indicating a clash or disagreement rather than a direct violation.
offense against
Uses "offense against" to highlight a transgression or wrongdoing, particularly in moral or legal contexts.
disregard for
Implies a lack of respect or attention to a rule or standard, rather than a direct breach.
transgression against
Uses "transgression against" suggesting a more serious or moral violation.
FAQs
How should I correctly use the word "violation" in a sentence?
The word "violation" typically requires the preposition "of" to connect it to the rule or law that has been breached. For example, use "violation of the rules" instead of "violation with the rules".
What are some common synonyms for "violation of"?
Alternatives to "violation of" include "breach of", "infringement of", or "contravention of", depending on the context.
Is it ever correct to use "violation with"?
While the phrase "violation with" appears in some contexts, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect. "Violation of" is the standard and more accepted form.
What is the difference between "violation of" and other similar phrases?
"Violation of" specifically refers to the act of breaking a rule, law, or agreement. Phrases like "conflict with" suggest a disagreement or incompatibility, while "non-compliance with" indicates a failure to adhere to a requirement.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested