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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Avila's notice goes on to say his action was in violation of JPD policy.
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Carol Thompson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The tenant is not in violation of the lease.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
So, even your Ring camera might be in violation of the rules depending on placement and appearance.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Sutherland pleaded no contest in court, and was sentenced to 48 days in jail at the Glendale City Jail, as this arrest was in violation of his probation stemming from his 2004 arrest.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Carol Thompson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The tenant is not in violation of the lease.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
So, even your Ring camera might be in violation of the rules depending on placement and appearance.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Sutherland pleaded no contest in court, and was sentenced to 48 days in jail at the Glendale City Jail, as this arrest was in violation of his probation stemming from his 2004 arrest.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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