violation

Example Sentences

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In 2014, Congress ordered sanctions to be imposed because of election violence and human rights violations.

From Los Angeles Times

To prevent possible violations of the federal conflicts of interest statute, Blanche promised to dump his digital assets no later than 90 days after his Senate confirmation in March, according to his government ethics agreement.

From Salon

"Forcing displaced people to undertake unsafe and involuntary returns is a human rights violation," Turk stressed.

From Barron's

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October 10, though both sides regularly accuse each other of violations.

From Barron's

Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, those teams have the right to stop, board, examine and search a ship to determine whether it is in violation of U.S. law.

From The Wall Street Journal