in violation of

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: 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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Reuveni, who had been promoted to serve as the acting deputy director for the Office of Immigration Litigation, warned his superiors that the government might be in violation of the court order. — Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Since then, Nixon has staged protests inside the Florida Capitol in violation of House rules. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Merritt had previously been convicted of abducting the children in violation of a court order, according to the Canadian Press. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Instead, plaintiffs contend that the commission initiated the early renewal proceeding to retaliate against plaintiffs in violation of the First Amendment. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in violation of

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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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