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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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Why is it, then, that nobody seriously argues that they’d violate the First Amendment, too?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

“If they’re willing to violate those rules, I’d be concerned about doing business with them,” Van Alst said.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

That though would be a difficult political choice and would violate a founding principle of the NHS – that our health services should be available to all.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It has previously said it has devoted considerable efforts to addressing antisemitism on its campus, including strengthening rules and discipline measures against those who violate them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Even though I had silenced Prins, he had caused me to violate my self-control and I consider that a defeat at the hands of my opponent.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela