in violation of

phrase

: in a way that is not allowed by (a law or rule)

The evidence was seized in violation of the law.

Examples of in violation of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The publisher added a direct purchase option to the game in violation of both Apple’s and Google’s rules. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

In Northern California, the city of Mountain View turned off its 30 Flock cameras in February after officials announced that federal and state law enforcement agencies had accessed city data in violation of the city’s policies. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

The Times brings claims for retaliation in violation of the First Amendment, among others. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

But if Meta is found in violation of the DSA, it could be fined as much as 6% of its global revenue — which could total more than $12 billion, based on last year’s earnings. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for in violation of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove