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violation

[vahy-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌvaɪ əˈleɪ ʃən /




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Violation of the trapping law highlighted in PETA’s letter is a misdemeanor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024

"Violation of these freedoms will lead to social and political violence and contestation of the results," he told Reuters, referring to potential fallout from the elections to be held on Dec. 20.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

Violation, a seven-episode series from the Marshall Project and WBUR, is a master class in doing just that.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2023

Violation of the policy would, according to Twitter, result in a warning message or label, not a ban.

From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Violation of these special rules can land someone right back in prison.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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