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 transparency reports will not include names of individual students, according to the law, which does not note federal punishments for colleges found to be in violation of the new reporting standards.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Muir said Amazon is in violation of labor laws for refusing to negotiate with workers.
—Eric Lagatta, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
The e-commerce giant has waged a long, largely successful battle to discourage unionization efforts at its facilities, and has been accused repeatedly of engaging in anti-union tactics in violation of federal law — accusations the company denies.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Maersk’s auto gate system in Mobile, Alabama, was the reason for an initial breakdown in talks over the summer, with the union alleging use of automation in violation of contract terms.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Muir said Amazon is in violation of labor laws for refusing to negotiate with workers.
—Eric Lagatta, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
The e-commerce giant has waged a long, largely successful battle to discourage unionization efforts at its facilities, and has been accused repeatedly of engaging in anti-union tactics in violation of federal law — accusations the company denies.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Maersk’s auto gate system in Mobile, Alabama, was the reason for an initial breakdown in talks over the summer, with the union alleging use of automation in violation of contract terms.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“In violation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20violation%20of. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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