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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The city also can seize and confiscate any e-bike operated in violation of the ordinance’s provisions.
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Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
The move came in response to reporting from NPR that showed the claims consulting industry is using aggressive tactics to make millions off veterans, despite warnings from the VA's lawyers that doing so may be in violation of federal law.
—Thomas Evans, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the films targeted adults, Vimeo’s Trust & Safety and Legal teams raised concerns that regulators could interpret the content as appealing to children and in violation of new child-safety rules.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2025
No charges have been filed The search warrant does not allege that a crime has occurred, but states investigators are seeking records to determine whether city resources were used in violation of state law governing misconduct in public office.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
The move came in response to reporting from NPR that showed the claims consulting industry is using aggressive tactics to make millions off veterans, despite warnings from the VA's lawyers that doing so may be in violation of federal law.
—Thomas Evans, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
Although the films targeted adults, Vimeo’s Trust & Safety and Legal teams raised concerns that regulators could interpret the content as appealing to children and in violation of new child-safety rules.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2025
No charges have been filed The search warrant does not allege that a crime has occurred, but states investigators are seeking records to determine whether city resources were used in violation of state law governing misconduct in public office.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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