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violation

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




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The suit lists eight civil offenses, including violation of right of publicity, copyright infringement and false endorsement.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

She said the pair's transfer to Israeli custody was "a clear violation of international law" and that they had been subjected to ill-treatment while in custody.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Both men were found guilty Thursday of assisting a foreign intelligence service in violation of the U.K.’s National Security Act.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Everything’s all approved and taken care of when it comes to rights involved, so there’s no fear of wanton copyright takedowns or accusation of platform rule violation.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

“This is a violation of public trust. Nobody should get advance news of price changes.”

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




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