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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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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

Nereyda constantly reminds people that Hernandez’s participation does not violate any California law or CIF bylaw and she doesn’t block anyone else from participating in competition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

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

From Salon • May 14, 2026

On appeal, Whren and Brown challenged their convictions on the ground that pretextual stops violate the Fourth Amendment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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