violate embargo

Frequency: 6.99.7 per million words

A more formal term for 'break an embargo'.

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Examples (10)

  • Any company that violates the trade embargo faces severe penalties.
  • The nation was accused of violating the international arms embargo.
  • If they violate the embargo, the diplomatic fallout will be immense.
  • Several shipping firms have been found guilty of violating the oil embargo.
  • The government warned that it would not tolerate any attempts to violate the embargo.
  • Violating the embargo is considered a serious breach of international law.
  • The strict economic embargo was repeatedly violated by neighboring states.
  • Intelligence reports suggest the rogue state is preparing to violate the UN embargo.
  • Despite the risks, the corporation made a calculated decision to violate the embargo for financial gain.
  • The resolution clearly states that to violate the embargo will result in immediate sanctions.