in violation of
idiom
: in a way that is not allowed by (a law or rule)
The evidence was seized in violation of the law.
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This, the attorney claimed, is in violation of the terms of Morris’ benefits.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
Forcing an election in violation of state law could open the door for other lawsuits or election results to be invalidated in the future, Smith said.
—Ilana Arougheti
july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
Three Brooklyn yeshivas found in violation of state educational standards will be spared of any real consequences for now, a state judge has ruled in a lawsuit sparked by New York lawmakers’ recent changes to government oversight of religious schools.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
On Friday, patrol officers tried to stop a man who was in violation of an unspecified municipal code on University Avenue and 47th Street, but the man ducked into Rrocky’s Market, police Capt.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
Forcing an election in violation of state law could open the door for other lawsuits or election results to be invalidated in the future, Smith said.
—Ilana Arougheti
july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
Three Brooklyn yeshivas found in violation of state educational standards will be spared of any real consequences for now, a state judge has ruled in a lawsuit sparked by New York lawmakers’ recent changes to government oversight of religious schools.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
On Friday, patrol officers tried to stop a man who was in violation of an unspecified municipal code on University Avenue and 47th Street, but the man ducked into Rrocky’s Market, police Capt.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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