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 second investigation targeted a long-shot candidate for California governor in violation of Kalshi’s rules for politicians.
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Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Around 3 million documents are believed to be still in the Justice Department’s possession and have not yet been released in violation of the terms of Epstein Transparency Act.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump donated $25,000 through a nonprofit charity, a disbursement in violation of federal tax law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The department was scrutinizing Ross for not arresting a suspect who was in violation of a restraining order.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Around 3 million documents are believed to be still in the Justice Department’s possession and have not yet been released in violation of the terms of Epstein Transparency Act.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump donated $25,000 through a nonprofit charity, a disbursement in violation of federal tax law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
The department was scrutinizing Ross for not arresting a suspect who was in violation of a restraining order.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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