Violation

Act that disregards established rules, laws, or customs.

infraction breach offense

Violation is an act that disregards established rules, laws, or customs. It can range from minor infractions to serious crimes.

/vɪˈoʊ.leɪʃən/

From Latin violare, meaning 'to break, violate'.

transgression fault wrongdoing

compliance adherence obedience

offense wrongdoing breach

crime misdemeanor infraction

law rule system

legal concept social construct