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.
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Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The court said the measures addressed multiple subjects in violation of the state constitution.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Those in violation of the law are subject to civil liability.
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Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafari man cannot seek damages from state prison guards who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines on Tuesday.
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Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 June 2026
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The court said the measures addressed multiple subjects in violation of the state constitution.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Those in violation of the law are subject to civil liability.
—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafari man cannot seek damages from state prison guards who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines on Tuesday.
—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 June 2026
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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