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violation

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




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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Araghchi added that their military was “on constant alert for any violation of Iran’s airspace, land or waters.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Ghomi is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling U.S.-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of U.S. sanction laws,” said First Assistant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Even attesting to the Irish that they don’t do any of the banned trade would be a U.S. violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

She is not charged with the violation of any law of the state or nation, but with the alleged violation of Judge Dayton’s own injunction, which has been appealed.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell




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