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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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The Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the player participation policy in connection with a February 3 game against the Jazz.

From Barron's

Prosecutors wanted to investigate whether the agent who killed her had violated her civil rights, as is common course after high-profile shootings involving federal law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officially, U.S. officials said a cartel-operated drone had violated U.S. airspace and that it was neutralized by a powerful anti-drone laser.

From Los Angeles Times

“Policy goals cannot justify actions that in themselves violate human rights.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A federal judge has found that the city of Los Angeles violated the constitutional rights of homeless people by seizing and destroying their personal property during cleanups.

From Los Angeles Times