violate
Example Sentences
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The complaint alleges that Costco violated consumer laws in California, where the chickens were purchased, and in Washington, where Costco is headquartered.
From Los Angeles Times
Ahmed and two U.S. officials accused the Syrian forces of frequently violating the truce, including with attacks on the region’s main roads.
Minnesota’s Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon, like many officials in other states, has declined to provide the data because he says doing so would violate state and federal privacy laws.
From Salon
Gen. Rob Bonta reminded California law enforcement that they have the right to investigate federal agents for violating state law.
From Los Angeles Times
Noem, a more conventional set of claims, which is that ICE agents broke the law, are violating rights, acting in excess of their authority.
From Salon
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