in violation of

idiom

: 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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Espinoza wrote in his order that by continuing to operate the hall despite the state order, the county is in violation of state law. —

James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 In fiscal year 2024, the Labor Department found 4,030 children employed in violation of child labor laws across all industries. —

Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024 The memo warned that anyone doing this was functionally acting as a straw purchaser in violation of at least two federal laws. —

E.d. Cauchi, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024 The company has been expanding its presence in Korea, which could, in part, be a bid at outselling rival Temu, which was also found in violation of Korean toxins laws late last month. —

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