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Isn't that what doublespeak is? There are a few readily available alternative formulations in everyday English which could be just as well employed here (no pun intended).



In it's original Orwellian meaning, doublespeak is language that disguises, changes or even reverses the meaning of words and statements.


I would say the difference between "Minors in violation" (GP's comment) exactly reverses the meaning of "Minors employed in violation" (the actual term). I didn't click through to the linked source so wasn't aware this was a subtle misquote.


“Employed” can also be implied, depending on context.




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