The phrase "violating the principle" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used when discussing breaking a rule or standard that is considered important or fundamental. Example: The company's decision to use child labor in their factories is clearly violating the principle of ethical labor practices.
"This is because you are violating the principle of the specificity of training".
But many EU leaders regard his proposal as discriminatory and violating the principle of freedom of movement.
Connecticut's Richard Blumenthal started out by saying that he was "extremely concerned" about violating the principle that the armed forces should be under civilian leadership.
Many of these critics, objecting strenuously to the issuing of moral report cards on congressmen and the endorsement of candidates from the pulpit, claimed that Falwell was violating the principle of separation of church and state.
"The law is unconstitutional, as it infringes people's right to make their own decisions on sex and secrecy and freedom of their private life, violating the principle banning excessive enforcement under the constitution," said constitutional court justice Seo Ki-Seok.
Otherwise we would be violating the principle that the legislator who decides how public money is to be spent is one and the same as the democratically elected legislator who raises taxes to fund this spending.
To test the methodology of analysis, a case study was intentionally designed using and violating the principles of motion economy.
Suggestions are made, therefore, for how such an effect can be investigated without violating the principles of informed consent.
"But as part of a healthful diet, it is something that you can enjoy and not feel you are violating the principles of a healthful diet".
London has violated the principle of presumption of innocence".
But having Congress elect the President violated the principle of the separation of powers.
