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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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Those who violate the rule can’t participate in future IPO allocations through Fidelity for six months.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia’s logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Alice Darson, an urban planning lawyer from Paris, said the detention centre should not violate planning regulations as it falls under the category of "facilities of collective interest and public service".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Six of her fellow jurors said she brought in a thumb drive containing a slideshow presentation she created at home using AI, which they said appeared to violate the judge’s instructions against outside research.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Part of my job involved poring over scripts for our clients’ TV and radio ads, making sure they didn't violate Federal Communications Commission standards.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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