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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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Then Sotomayor spent three pages on the Title IX question, concurring with the majority that West Virginia’s approach to athletics does not violate Title IX—as the plaintiff presented her argument.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Critics said such a move would violate the decadeslong norm of the U.S. supporting free and uninterrupted trade on the open seas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Alibaba said it had removed any "non-compliant products" and that it would "continue to educate sellers, and take action against those who violate our terms of use".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Some people are driven by faith and do not want to fund things that violate their religious convictions.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Wait, would making a call violate the Secrets Act?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

“Hitching a paycheck, benefits and future nest egg to the exact same company violates the golden rule of finance: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

It said it would review any groups or posts where concerned was raised and remove content which violates its rules.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Notably, all nine Justices reject B.P.J.’s challenge that the West Virginia law violates Title IX, the 1972 law mandating equality in men’s and women’s education.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution’s protection against “unreasonable searches.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

He is not one for breaking rules, as it violates his army training.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

A 2022 a BBC Disclosure investigation uncovered claims of inappropriate behaviour by Watt towards female staff, and revealed that Brewdog violated import laws and fabricated many of its marketing stories.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Federal prosecutors said, since 2011, it had obtained more than $489 million in monetary relief for more than 152,000 service members whose rights were violated under the SCRA.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

A year later, Manuel fired Moore for the relationship, which violated university policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

In their complaint, filed in federal court in Washington state, groups including the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club argued the government had blatantly violated "common sense, biological science, and federal law."

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

“Tell me, what archaic sanitary taboo have I violated? I suspect that it’s some falsification on the part of the inspector.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

Both sides accused the other of violating the terms of the MOU, signed on June 17, with Iran threatening to withdraw completely from negotiations if the U.S. continued its attacks.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

The lawsuit alleges Ghana is violating domestic and regional law by "facilitating removals to unsafe countries", a statement from the legal coalition said.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

It comes after several attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in both nations accusing each other of violating their ceasefire.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Prosecutors had been considering a misdemeanor charge against Abbott for violating the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and a separate count for misleading the government, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

I dare to step closer, violating the holy space that surrounds me.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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