violation

(vī'ə-lā'shən)
n.
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated. See synonyms at breach.

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Act or condition contrary to law or to permissible use of real property.
See also fine .

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An act or a condition contrary to law or to permissible use of real property.


Example: According to most zoning ordinances, operating a business from one’s home is a violation of the restriction for a residential zone. In many cities, owning an occupied apartment building with nonfunctioning plumbing is a violation of the housing code.

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noun

1. An act or instance of breaking a law or regulation or of nonfulfillment of an obligation or promise, for example: breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, transgression, trespass. See right/wrong.
2. An act of disrespect or impiety toward something regarded as sacred: blasphemy, desecration, profanation, sacrilege. See sacred/profane.

n

Definition: breach; breaking of the law
Antonyms: obedience, observance