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violate

[vahy-uh-leyt] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt /




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While he acknowledged making “personal mistakes” outside his marriage and apologized to his family, he said his actions didn’t violate House ethics rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Alice Darson, an urban planning lawyer from Paris, said the detention centre should not violate planning regulations as it falls under the category of "facilities of collective interest and public service".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Six of her fellow jurors said she brought in a thumb drive containing a slideshow presentation she created at home using AI, which they said appeared to violate the judge’s instructions against outside research.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“Those who violate these laws will be processed, detained, and removed as required.”

From Salon • May 14, 2026

On appeal, Whren and Brown challenged their convictions on the ground that pretextual stops violate the Fourth Amendment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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