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 defense argued police improperly obtained statements in violation of Mangione's Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, and that the warrantless search violated his Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The sanctions coincide with the inquiry’s finding that Novichok, developed in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, caused Sturgess’s death.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Some questioned how the university perceived the magazines' activities to be in violation of federal policy.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Kimberly Park was arraigned on one count of tampering with evidence in a criminal case, one count of lying to a peace officer in violation of a crime investigation, and one count of false report of a felony.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Dec. 2025
The sanctions coincide with the inquiry’s finding that Novichok, developed in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, caused Sturgess’s death.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Some questioned how the university perceived the magazines' activities to be in violation of federal policy.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Kimberly Park was arraigned on one count of tampering with evidence in a criminal case, one count of lying to a peace officer in violation of a crime investigation, and one count of false report of a felony.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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