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 complaint also says CVS sought reimbursement from federal healthcare programs for such prescriptions in violation of the False Claims Act. —

Steve Leblanc, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 Loading your audio article CVS is being sued by the Department of Justice for allegedly filling prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, then billing federal health care programs for reimbursement. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 Mangione's indictment accuses him of being in violation of New York Penal Law 490.25 for terrorism. —

Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 The plaintiffs contend that NASCAR is engaged in unlawful monopolistic conduct over premier stock car racing in violation of the Sherman Act. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in violation of

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