Violation
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, agreement, or right.
The company was fined for multiple safety violations.
Forms
- violations
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Commentary
Use 'violation' primarily to denote a failure to comply with established legal or contractual standards.
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