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

According to an email from a Secretary of State attorney shared with the Star-Telegram, Super has been in violation of the Texas Election Code for scheduling ballot board members in a lopsided manner. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

The seven-time Pro Bowler was found by the league to be in violation of its personal conduct policy, which conducted an investigation into the accusations, made by more than a dozen women, in February 2025. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Those people are generally on the verge of, or currently in violation of code, because of an overgrown yard and are at risk of losing their house. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The European Union invoked unusually strong language targeting the deal, declaring it in violation of maritime law. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in violation of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove