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 lawsuit claimed one of two people who signed candidate paperwork when Kulkarni filed for reelection was a registered Republican at the time of the signing, in violation of a state law that requires nominations to come from two members of the candidate's party.
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The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
One facility, the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center in Knoxville, was particularly reliant on seclusion, in violation of state laws and standards that banned the practice as a form of discipline.
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—Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2024
Physicians who perform abortions in violation of the measure may be charged with a felony and face up to five years in prison.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The county was in violation of the decree last year for having too few nurses, among other issues.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
The couple is believed to have arranged a deal with a German university on behalf of a Chinese organization to provide research information on combat vessel technology in violation of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
The 30-year-old was released from prison last year after serving 16 years for carjacking, robbery and kidnapping and had been in violation of his parole.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith charged Trump with the willful retention of national defense records in violation of the Espionage Act and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
But the judge disagreed, saying the company engaged in unfair labor practices in violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2024
One facility, the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center in Knoxville, was particularly reliant on seclusion, in violation of state laws and standards that banned the practice as a form of discipline.
Get Our Top Investigations
Subscribe to the Big Story newsletter.
—Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2024
Physicians who perform abortions in violation of the measure may be charged with a felony and face up to five years in prison.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024
The county was in violation of the decree last year for having too few nurses, among other issues.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
The couple is believed to have arranged a deal with a German university on behalf of a Chinese organization to provide research information on combat vessel technology in violation of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 22 Apr. 2024
The 30-year-old was released from prison last year after serving 16 years for carjacking, robbery and kidnapping and had been in violation of his parole.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith charged Trump with the willful retention of national defense records in violation of the Espionage Act and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
But the judge disagreed, saying the company engaged in unfair labor practices in violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
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