And civilized powers can also impose broad economic sanctions on states that violate basic international norms.

It has a sensational style and has been threatened by some for violating social norms.

On the individual level, people who violate social norms, such as criminals, will invite a punishment from others in the society.

Around the world, there were accusations today that Israel had violated international norms by using such a huge weapon in a civilian area.

If those clandestine meetings don't violate ethical norms, what does?

The pictures, in their view, violated acceptable moral norms in this Muslim country.

They could bring grievances to the sultan's attention and had the power to call even him to order if he violated Islamic norms.

Homophobia is far more intensely directed against those who violate norms of male and female conduct.

Though the fan's behavior may be judged as odd or eccentric, it does not violate such norms.

Also, trying out new ways may be viewed as risky because it violates established norms.