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 argument was that Uber did not adjust the wait time for these riders, in violation of the ADA.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The complaint said Granados had intentionally falsified medical and billing records to mislead Texas pharmacies and insurance providers into providing the medications in violation of the state’s law.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Burroughs further held that the administration’s actions were arbitrary and capricious, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The judges said the facility as currently run is all funded and operated by the state therefore not in violation of NEPA.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The complaint said Granados had intentionally falsified medical and billing records to mislead Texas pharmacies and insurance providers into providing the medications in violation of the state’s law.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Moreover, Burroughs further held that the administration’s actions were arbitrary and capricious, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The judges said the facility as currently run is all funded and operated by the state therefore not in violation of NEPA.
—Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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