violate

Example Sentences

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The Lane County Sheriff’s Office accuses Bryan of violating that order, writing he was “not supposed to be in contact with Cartwright.”

From Los Angeles Times

The appellate judges found on Monday that this tactic, which bypassed confirmation by the US Senate, violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

From BBC

On Nov. 24, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon was investigating whether Kelly, a retired Navy captain and combat pilot, had violated military law with the video.

From Salon

It was heading for the charts in the UK and the US but was banned by streaming services after record industry bodies issued takedown notices, alleging the track violated copyright by impersonating another artist.

From BBC

A separate trial will open on December 9 with Han facing charges that she violated the political parties act.

From Barron's