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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Another lawsuit claims that TVA’s environmental review of the Cumberland plant was perfunctory, in violation of the law.
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
Months earlier, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had told the company the same system was operating in violation of federal law.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024
If an accidental fire were to start, the policy would generally cover the damages to the building and equipment, assuming the restaurant is properly insured and not in violation of any policy terms related to negligence.
—Chris Rhodes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
In fact, a CBS News investigation released Oct. 2 found numerous listings on Facebook Marketplace for firearms, pellet and BB guns, in violation of the company's policies.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
Months earlier, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had told the company the same system was operating in violation of federal law.
—Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2024
If an accidental fire were to start, the policy would generally cover the damages to the building and equipment, assuming the restaurant is properly insured and not in violation of any policy terms related to negligence.
—Chris Rhodes, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
In fact, a CBS News investigation released Oct. 2 found numerous listings on Facebook Marketplace for firearms, pellet and BB guns, in violation of the company's policies.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2024
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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