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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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The search would still violate the rights of innocent box-holders even if officers looked quickly and moved on.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Some of the defendants—but not the Adanis—were charged with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"We will take action on any content or accounts which violate our Community Standards, which apply to all content, regardless of whether it is created by AI or by a person," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Those who violate these laws will be processed, detained, and removed as required.”

From Salon • May 14, 2026

All of us violate the law at some point in our lives.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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