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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New Mexico prosecutors faulted the Arizona woman for reckless handling of firearms and ammunition in violation of gun safety rules.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
During that route, Charles hit another vehicle, but failed to notify a Transdev safety supervisor, who would have decided whether the driver would complete the route or be replaced, in violation of protocol, the mayor’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Auditors also unearthed that SANDAG staff had given a blanket approval of 50 no-bid contracts all at once via email, in violation of the agency’s policies and federal best practices.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Justice Department has sued the state's Department of Education over its policy, which the Trump administration says discriminates against women in violation of Title IX.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 May 2025
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
During that route, Charles hit another vehicle, but failed to notify a Transdev safety supervisor, who would have decided whether the driver would complete the route or be replaced, in violation of protocol, the mayor’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Auditors also unearthed that SANDAG staff had given a blanket approval of 50 no-bid contracts all at once via email, in violation of the agency’s policies and federal best practices.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Justice Department has sued the state's Department of Education over its policy, which the Trump administration says discriminates against women in violation of Title IX.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 May 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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