in violation of

phrase

: in a way that is not allowed by (a law or rule)

The evidence was seized in violation of the law.

Examples of in violation of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The petition says the property has been in violation of city code for over five years and the owner has received several citations for various issues including roof disrepair, unattended vegetation growth, trash and graffiti. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The suit, backed by former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo, alleges the project would destroy 940 acres of prime agricultural land and add roughly 25,000 residents to the Natomas basin in violation of state environmental law. — Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

The commission argues that Google holds too strong a position in key industries like search and the burgeoning AI space, in violation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Firms have been scraping Truth Social data for months, in violation of TMTG’s terms of ⁠service, ​according to a spokesperson. — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for in violation of

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• hereinabove