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violated

[vahy-uh-ley-tid] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪ tɪd /




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Several Louisiana parishes have sued oil companies in state court, alleging that decades of drilling, dredging and refining damaged the coastal zone and violated state environmental rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Judge Claustro violated the law for his personal financial benefit,” First Assistant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The Wyoming Supreme Court found Tuesday that both these laws violated a 2012 state constitutional amendment.

From Salon

Thailand's army said Tuesday its Cambodian counterpart claimed fresh cross-border fire was an accident, after Bangkok said its neighbour's forces violated a 10-day-old truce.

From Barron's

Noriega also argued his forcible military abduction violated international law and the Panamanian government’s sovereignty, thereby depriving courts of jurisdiction.

From The Wall Street Journal