violated

Example Sentences

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Throughout a countdown the launch weather officer must be clear and convinced that none of the weather criteria are violated in order to give the weather 'go' call for launch.

From BBC

Paul says she had violated the group’s rules by meeting with a partner without her husband’s knowledge, which contributed to their divorce.

From Los Angeles Times

To rewind the tape, the court held that the NCAA’s restrictions on education-related benefits for student athletes violated federal antitrust laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

The action drew condemnation from the leaders of Italy and France, with both saying it violated the religious right to worship.

From Barron's

A total of 41 staff members were found to have violated policy and faced disciplinary actions including termination, transfers to other positions and salary reductions.

From Los Angeles Times