in violation of
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: 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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Meanwhile, David Ellison met with Trump at two recent UFC events (on April 12 and June 7), which the Skydance CEO failed to disclose in violation of FCC ex parte rules, according to an FCC filing by tech company LiveVideo.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2025
On April 22, the city formally provided Stockdale with written notice that the developer is in violation of several contracts related to the theater and park.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Michael Scanlan, Arvada President Trump’s sending the National Guard into Los Angeles is in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
The department will send out more than 60 warning notices to companies and drivers of vehicles in violation of weight limits.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2025
On April 22, the city formally provided Stockdale with written notice that the developer is in violation of several contracts related to the theater and park.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Michael Scanlan, Arvada President Trump’s sending the National Guard into Los Angeles is in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
The department will send out more than 60 warning notices to companies and drivers of vehicles in violation of weight limits.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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