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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In May, Salt-N-Pepa sued Universal Music Group, the owner of their masters, saying the label is in violation of the Copyright Act of 1976, which allows musicians to reclaim control of their music after 35 years.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Public health inspectors determined that CMHA was in violation of state and county regulations, according to records obtained by The Enquirer.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina was declared responsible for Fulcher’s death in the lawsuit, citing gross negligence and willful in violation of their duties, according to the outlet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Businesses that host these performances are subject to $10,000 fines, while performers found in violation of Senate Bill 12 can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Public health inspectors determined that CMHA was in violation of state and county regulations, according to records obtained by The Enquirer.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina was declared responsible for Fulcher’s death in the lawsuit, citing gross negligence and willful in violation of their duties, according to the outlet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Businesses that host these performances are subject to $10,000 fines, while performers found in violation of Senate Bill 12 can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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