break/violate the law

idiom

: to do something illegal

Examples of break/violate the law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Supporters of former President and presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump are seeking to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos over his criticism of Trump and his unwillingness to break the law and undo the 2020 Wisconsin presidential election. Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024 Youth in Crisis: Maine hoped to be in the vanguard of a movement to transform how governments deal with teenagers who break the law. Dave Philipps, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Those who break the law can face steep fines, maxing out at more than $23,000 per call, the FCC said. Ali Swenson, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2024 Britt, in that advisory opinion, concluded that Freeman did not violate the law. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024 When he was authorized to break the law as part of his informant work, he was admonished on five occasions to not obstruct justice, including by fabricating evidence, lying or tampering with witnesses, the indictment states. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 When the powerful break the law and take more than their fair share, there are fewer resources available for working people, small businesses and families. Ben Protess, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024 If passed, those who violate the law would face a $500 penalty and a $1,000 penalty for a second or subsequent offense. Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024 Even the jobs that don’t necessarily violate the law are targeting a vulnerable group. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2024

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