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    violate

    US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

    ・

    UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

    B1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo abuse, damage or disrespect
    If you violate his name he will not like you
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo break rules or laws; disregard important rights
    If you violate the rules, you will be punished
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo force sex acts on a person against their will
    The men violate the young girl
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo treat (something sacred) with disrespect or irreverence.
    The vandals violated the sanctity of the church by spray-painting graffiti on its walls.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo intrude on or disturb (someone's peace, privacy, or territory).
    The soldiers violated the enemy's territory.

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    Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings

    09:27Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings
    • meaning a city, town, or county refuses to recognize any state or federal gun laws that they believe violate the Second Amendment.

      meaning a city, town, or county refuses to recognize any state or federal gun laws that they believe violate the Second Amendment.

    • that they believe violate the Second Amendment.

      that they believe violate the Second Amendment.

    B1

    United States vs Canada | Medical School & Becoming a Doctor

    13:03United States vs Canada | Medical School & Becoming a Doctor
    • In the United States, the A C G M E has mandated an 80 hour work week restriction, although certain specialties often the surgical ones, are known to violate this and exceed sometimes over 100 hours per week in Canada current duty.

      In the United States, the A C G M E has mandated an 80 hour work week restriction, although certain specialties often the surgical ones, are known to violate this and exceed sometimes over 100 hours per week in Canada current duty.

    • In the United States, the ACGME has mandated an 80-hour workweek restriction, although certain specialties, often the surgical ones, are known to violate this and exceed sometimes over 100 hours per week.

      In the United States, the ACGME has mandated an 80-hour workweek restriction, although certain specialties, often the surgical ones, are known to violate this and exceed sometimes over 100 hours per week.

    B1

    Democrats walk out as Senate panel clears Trump appeals court nominee | REUTERS

    00:45Democrats walk out as Senate panel clears Trump appeals court nominee | REUTERS
    • This is a kangaroo court, that's what we have here, Mr. Chairman. To violate your own rules without going by the mandates of the parliamentarian.

      This is a kangaroo court, that's what we have here, Mr. Chairman. To violate your own rules without going by the mandates of the parliamentarian.

    • This is wrong to violate your own rules without going by the mandates of the parliamentarian.

      This is wrong to violate your own rules without going by the mandates of the parliamentarian.

    B1

    BBC Verify investigates Gaza building demolitions | BBC News

    08:02BBC Verify investigates Gaza building demolitions | BBC News
    • But legal experts say these demolitions may violate international law.

      But legal experts say these demolitions may violate international law.

    • But legal experts say these demolitions may violate international law.

      But legal experts say these demolitions may violate international law.

    B2

    The Weird, Terrible Smartphones They Only Have in North Korea

    08:19The Weird, Terrible Smartphones They Only Have in North Korea
    • North Korean government would violate the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, the phone also comes preloaded with another application called Trace Viewer, whose only purpose is to show you the folder of screenshots that you can't delete, or even view, just to prove that your phone is, in fact, actually spying on you.

      North Korean government would violate the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, the phone also comes preloaded with another application called Trace Viewer, whose only purpose is to show you the folder of screenshots that you can't delete, or even view, just to prove that your phone is, in fact, actually spying on you.

    • But, in case that sounded like an empty threat because you aren't yet convinced that the North Korean government would violate the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, the phone also comes preloaded with another application called TraceViewer, whose only purpose is to show you the folder of screenshots that you can't delete, or even view, just to prove that your phone is, in fact, actually spying on you.

      But, in case that sounded like an empty threat because you aren't yet convinced that the North Korean government would violate the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, the phone also comes preloaded with another application called TraceViewer, whose only purpose is to show you the folder of screenshots that you can't delete, or even view, just to prove that your phone is, in fact, actually spying on you.

    B1

    Trump’s DISASTER Tariff War, Shocks EU with 35% Tariff

    09:52Trump’s DISASTER Tariff War, Shocks EU with 35% Tariff
    • And if you violate the policies of another country, you will be fined.

      And if you violate the policies of another country, you will be fined.

    • and if you violate the policies of another country, you will be fined.

      and if you violate the policies of another country, you will be fined.

    A2

    How I Stole $8 Million A Week As A Mafia Boss

    08:24How I Stole $8 Million A Week As A Mafia Boss
    • If you betray your oath, you violate your oath, you're gonna burn in hell like the saint is burning in your hands.

      If you betray your oath, you violate your oath, you're gonna burn in hell like the saint is burning in your hands.

    • If you betray your oath, you violate your oath, you're going to burn in hell like the saint is burning in your hands.

      If you betray your oath, you violate your oath, you're going to burn in hell like the saint is burning in your hands.

    B1

    As TikTok ban looms, users turn to other Chinese-based platforms

    03:02As TikTok ban looms, users turn to other Chinese-based platforms
    • Time is running out for TikTok. The Supreme Court set to rule as soon as today whether or not to uphold a U.S. ban on the popular app. In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

      Time is running out for TikTok. The Supreme Court set to rule as soon as today whether or not to uphold a U.S. ban on the popular app. In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

    • In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

      In a hearing last week, the justice is expressing skepticism over arguments by lawyers for TikTok that a ban on the app would violate users' First Amendment rights.

    B1

    Casually Explained: Engineering

    06:12Casually Explained: Engineering
    • And this is why I feel it's my duty to remind students and new graduates of the only question you need to know the answer to, which is, when is it okay to violate your moral principles?

      And this is why I feel it's my duty to remind students and new graduates of the only question you need to know the answer to, which is, when is it okay to violate your moral principles?

    • Because while engineers have some of the most important jobs in society, they also bear a lot of responsibility for the unintended consequences of their actions, and this is why I feel it's my duty to remind students and new graduates of the only question you need to know the answer to, which is when is it okay to violate your moral principles?

      Because while engineers have some of the most important jobs in society, they also bear a lot of responsibility for the unintended consequences of their actions, and this is why I feel it's my duty to remind students and new graduates of the only question you need to know the answer to, which is when is it okay to violate your moral principles?

    B1

    Obama Tries To Win Over Heckler On Immigration Reform

    03:23Obama Tries To Win Over Heckler On Immigration Reform
    • to violate the law. That's not our tradition. The great thing about this country is we have

      to violate the law. That's not our tradition. The great thing about this country is we have

    • It is not simply a matter of us just saying, "We're going to violate the law." That's not our tradition.

      It is not simply a matter of us just saying, "We're going to violate the law." That's not our tradition.

    B1