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violation

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




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Called the Top 100 Problem Rental Properties, the new tool launched by City Controller Kenneth Mejia shows the properties with the most housing violation cases, as well as their owners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In California, Bonta said Aspen Dental had exceeded its role as a support organization and took part in managing dental practices, in violation of California’s corporate-medicine ban.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Dukono is a mountain with almost continuous eruptive activity, so any violation of the danger zone carries a fatal risk," he told the BBC.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"This violation irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null and void," the court said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Even talking about the dead in front of the dead was a violation.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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