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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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Those who violate the rule can’t participate in future IPO allocations through Fidelity for six months.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The departures after the CEO’s personal conduct was found to violate the company code.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Southern Section has many options on how to proceed if Ganesha goes through with its decision to violate its commitment to the playoffs, from a postseason ban to removing the school from CIF membership.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In a post on social media Centcom said the ship was "suspected of attempting to violate the US blockade by transiting toward an Iranian port".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

As a matter of fact this might violate a federal statute; he tried to remember the relevant law, found he could not.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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