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 indictment accuses him of passing that information electronically from his personal email, in violation of Fed policy, or printing it out prior to traveling to China to meet with co-conspirators.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards, including an employee preparing food with jewelry and improper food storage.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
The suit also claims that both Ford and Airbnb were in violation of Airbnb's policies that were put in place years before to prevent shootings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Those found in violation of price gouging are also subject to civil enforcement actions, including civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, injunctive relief, and mandatory restitution.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards, including an employee preparing food with jewelry and improper food storage.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
The suit also claims that both Ford and Airbnb were in violation of Airbnb's policies that were put in place years before to prevent shootings.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Those found in violation of price gouging are also subject to civil enforcement actions, including civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation, injunctive relief, and mandatory restitution.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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