violated

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A number of recent legal proceedings have laid bare the extent to which the Justice companies may have knowingly violated environmental laws, a key threshold for bringing a criminal matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Due to the fact that they mostly run on crypto rails, a perpetual futures positions faces instant liquidation when margin requirements are violated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Wireless carriers said this enforcement system violated their right to a trial by jury.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Jess Asato, the Labour MP for Lowestoft, previously said she felt violated after an image of her was manipulated using artificial intelligence.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Her room was violated by captive ghosts, and she feared that what awaited her in sleep was worse.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor