Regulatory Violation
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or omission that breaches a legal or administrative regulation imposed by a governmental or regulatory authority.
The company faced heavy fines due to a regulatory violation of environmental laws.
Forms
- regulatory violation
- regulatory violations
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Commentary
Typically used in contexts involving the enforcement of rules set by regulatory agencies; drafting should specify the regulation violated for clarity.
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