Learn · Sentences Legal English (Legal Procedures, Talking about the Law in Various Contexts)
The defendant’s actions violated several provisions of the law.
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The defendant’s actions violated several provisions of the law.
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How to use in different contexts
Legal Argument
The defendant's actions clearly violated several key provisions of the law.
News Report
The defendant was found guilty of violating several provisions of the law.
Academic Discussion
This case highlights how the defendant's actions violated several important provisions of the law.
Explaining a Ruling
The judge ruled against the defendant because their actions violated several provisions of the law.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The defendant's conduct contravened multiple statutory provisions.
Informal
The defendant broke several laws.
Simpler English
The defendant did things against the law.
Phrases to learn
violated provisions
Broke or disregarded specific rules or clauses within a law.
provisions of the law
Specific clauses, rules, or stipulations within a legal document.