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violation

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




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It will not be available to any athlete who commits an anti-doping violation or violates the IOC code of ethics, the conditions of participation, or the Olympic Charter.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

He later sued, alleging a violation of his free exercise rights under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, a landmark federal law.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

A violation of the order could have led to an enforcement action, but in the years that followed, officials pulled their punches.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The incident resulted in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration citation for a serious violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

But she couldn’t let such an outrageous violation go unpunished.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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