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violation

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




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On the second violation, they’re prevented from buying IPO shares for 365 days.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the FBI warrant, the officers will seize items in violation of measures to prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances into the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He said given South Korea's heavy reliance on exports, they could not withstand severe global sanctions for attempting to go nuclear in violation of international rules.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Even attesting to the Irish that they don’t do any of the banned trade would be a U.S. violation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It would be a violation of the first law of thermodynamics.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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