violation

The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated. See synonyms at breach.

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

An act or a condition contrary to law or to permissible use of Real Property.
Example: According to mostZoning 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.

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.

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