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violation

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




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A second violation results in a one-year suspension, while a third violation results in a permanent ban from future IPO allocations.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’ve kind of gotten used to white-collar crime being completely normalized, so any prosecution for violation of securities law feels like selective enforcement,” said Brown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Doing so would be a violation of Article 13 of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, punishable by a $4.5-million fine, the loss of a first-round draft pick and the voiding of Leonard’s contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

He added: "It is a serious human rights violation, and it is one more reason why two British citizens, with no other options left, are now starving themselves in protest."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Or if he’s one of those people who gets dressed in the dark because mornings are such a total violation.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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