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violated

[vahy-uh-lay-tid] / ˈvaɪ əˌleɪ tɪd /




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Marimi argued the case should be dismissed because the United States had invaded his constitutional rights and violated extradition agreements between the US and Libya.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

In September 2022, Salazar filed a class-action lawsuit, arguing that Paramount violated the VPPA.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

In September 2021, WePay closed an account for a merchant it said violated its terms of service for selling merchandise that raised “red flags,” the report said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Jackson violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship,” the NFL said in the release announcing the suspension.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Banning was a dangerous game, for one was not shackled or chained behind bars; the bars were laws and regulations that could easily be violated and often were.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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