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violation

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




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“Ghomi is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling U.S.-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of U.S. sanction laws,” said First Assistant U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

The Israeli military responded to the report saying it "conducts examination and investigation processes regarding exceptional incidents that occurred during operational activity, in which there is a suspicion of a violation of the law".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the attacks as a “gross violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.”

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

So even though Evan's door was wide open, just crossing the threshold was a direct violation that carried a fine of one dollar.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies




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