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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

It added that "the targeting of peaceful nuclear energy facilities is a flagrant violation of international law, the UN charter, and the principles of humanitarian law".

From BBC • May 17, 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

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

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

My first inclination is to wave, of course, but since we’re not at the Park, would acknowledging him be a violation of the Secrets Act?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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