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

Several homes sit empty, others house guests or host entertainment, and one was used as a private school in violation of city code, the Times reported. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

The lawsuit alleges DraftKings operates a sports book in violation of the gaming compact between the Tribe and the state inked in 2021, which provides the Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in Florida. — Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Two employees at the controller’s office teleworked from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama in violation of state law, the audit found. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

In a complaint, multiple plaintiffs alleged user data from CVS digital properties was sold to advertising technology company Criteo in violation of the Federal Wiretap Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act and other statutes. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in violation of

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