violate
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The U.S. accused the ship of attempting to violate the blockade against Iran by trying to sail to an Iranian port.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Those who violate the rule can’t participate in future IPO allocations through Fidelity for six months.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
While he acknowledged making “personal mistakes” outside his marriage and apologized to his family, he said his actions didn’t violate House ethics rules.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Alice Darson, an urban planning lawyer from Paris, said the detention centre should not violate planning regulations as it falls under the category of "facilities of collective interest and public service".
From BBC • May 27, 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
Vocabulary lists containing violate
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