1. acts of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, law, or agreement
Usage: plural form of violation

Examples

• The company was fined for multiple safety violations.
• Traffic violations can result in points on your license.
• The referee called several violations during the basketball game.
• Privacy violations are taken seriously by the court.
• The building inspector found code violations in the restaurant.
• Students face suspension for honor code violations.
• Environmental violations led to the factory’s closure.