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violation

[vahy-uh-ley-shuhn] / ˌvaɪ əˈleɪ ʃən /




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District Judge Indira Talwani ruled on the states’ case, blocking the order from taking effect after finding it is unconstitutional and in violation of the Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

But ordaining bishops without the Pope's consent is regarded as a serious violation of the unity of the Church.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

In the Swedish case, the court noted that Google had argued that the violation ended in 2017, while Pricerunner had argued that it continued after 2017 and up until at least 2023.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Meta is seeking damages and sanctions amounting to more than $50,000 per violation of her severance agreement, according to Wynn-Williams’s complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Thus the universe can double the amount of positive matter energy and also double the negative gravitational energy without violation of the conservation of energy.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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