Examples of break/violate the law in a Sentence
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More than $5 billion in civil penalties was imposed by the CFPB on companies and individuals that violate the law.
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Due process and fair play have no role as federal departments jump at his commands, even if the actions violate the law in retaliating against agency personnel who are merely acting on Congress’ and the courts’ directives.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
There is no right to openly violate the law and disobey law enforcement.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump is ushering in a Golden Age for people that break the law and attempt to overthrow the government.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Due process and fair play have no role as federal departments jump at his commands, even if the actions violate the law in retaliating against agency personnel who are merely acting on Congress’ and the courts’ directives.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
There is no right to openly violate the law and disobey law enforcement.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2025
Donald Trump is ushering in a Golden Age for people that break the law and attempt to overthrow the government.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Break/violate the law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%2Fviolate%20the%20law. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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