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violation

[vahy-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌvaɪ əˈleɪ ʃən /




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Al Jazeera said Wishah's death on Saturday "constitutes a new and flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and reflects a continued systematic policy of targeting journalists and silencing the voice of truth".

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The incident resulted in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration citation for a serious violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The first finding of a violation results in a warning informing them of future penalties for any further offense.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

On the second violation, they’re prevented from buying IPO shares for 365 days.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I’d decided to only dye my bangs, since I knew I’d have to color my hair again after the weekend or risk being in violation of the dress code.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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