minor violation
collocation in Englishmeaningsofminorandviolation
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minor
adjective
uk/ˈmaɪ.nər/us/ˈmaɪ.nɚ/
having little importance, influence, or effect, especially when compared with other things of the ...
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violation
noun[C or U]
uk/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/us/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated ...
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(Definition ofminorandviolationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofminor violation
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Unfortunately, aminorviolationwas found and her car was declared illegal.
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The mini-mart at the base of the thermometer was shut down for aminorviolationaccording to a sign posted on the glass door.
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Although there were several cases involving minor violations of the code, these irregularities did not result in fines or affect the outcome of the elections.
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There are minor violations of the laws and customs of war where death occurs.
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If you allow minor violations without protest, you have not got a leg to stand on if you wish later to protest against major violations.
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Informal advice and correction is the best way to deal with minor violations of work discipline.
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Later on, minor violations were included as well.
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Some procedures are more robust to minor violations while others less so.
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In addition to minor violations, the statute has been invoked to cover a number of serious criminal offenses defined by state law such as burglary and embezzlement.
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The philosophy was that minor violations should not result in revocation, and that new crimes should be dealt with through prosecution as a new offense.
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The phrase is often used as a warning to players making what might be perceived as minor violations, such as commenting upon other players' possible hands.
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There was much debate over the fairness of this ruling, since minor violations to the national rules occur frequently, many of which were at the very same race.
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Because there was little desire to withhold the full contribution for minor violations of terms and conditions, provinces increasingly were permitting extra billing for insured services.
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Officers are required to take police action when they observe any criminal activity, but arrests for these minor violations are rare.
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Minor violations of compliance orders would have resulted in a fine of $25,000 per day of continued noncompliance.
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Minor violations of rules, or the first violation of a rule will typically result in a verbal or written warning or a suspension without pay.
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Minor violations are noted and corrected.
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Emmert led the investigation into the academic fraud allegations and found only minor violations.
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