break/violate the law

phrase

: to do something illegal

Examples of break/violate the law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company’s stance has prompted objections from the Pentagon, which wants to be able to use Claude as long as its deployment doesn’t break the law. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

Now, kite flyers who break the law face a possible prison sentence of up to five years or a fine of more than $7,000, or both. — Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026

Moulton used the appearance to call for the abolition of ICE, the prosecution of ICE agents who violate the law and warn that the agency will be coming for Massachusetts next. — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2026

Nassau County and Suffolk County police want parents held accountable and fined if their children break the law. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026