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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The athlete who is denied the deal could seek an injunction in court arguing that the NCAA is in violation of state law.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
While this was in violation of GEDmatch’s own policies, the evidence was successfully used in court.
—Kayte Spector-Bagdady, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers may be in violation of her contract by not maintaining her residence within the county, according to the report.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
While this was in violation of GEDmatch's own policies, the evidence was successfully used in court.
—Kayte Spector-Bagdady, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
While this was in violation of GEDmatch’s own policies, the evidence was successfully used in court.
—Kayte Spector-Bagdady, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers may be in violation of her contract by not maintaining her residence within the county, according to the report.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
While this was in violation of GEDmatch's own policies, the evidence was successfully used in court.
—Kayte Spector-Bagdady, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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