as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
a clandestine weapons program that was a contravention of the international arms agreement
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By classifying data, modeling usage scenarios and anticipating infringements, AI reduces risk for legal teams while supporting stronger evidentiary narratives in litigation.—
Joseph K. Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The attorneys argued that state officials' failure to disclose public information prevents them from ensuring that Ward's execution is carried out without constitutional violations.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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Criminal violations can be punished by up to 1 year in jail and up to $100,000 in fines, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Contraventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contraventions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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