be a violation

Examples (10)

• This action is a violation of the privacy policy.
• His refusal to cooperate was a direct violation of the court order.
• Such an attack would be a grave violation of international humanitarian law.
• Unauthorized copying of software is a violation of copyright.
• Any form of discrimination is a serious violation of human rights.
• The company's practices were a clear violation of environmental regulations.
• Revealing classified information can be a major violation of national security.
• Ignoring the safety rules could be a violation of workplace standards.
• Forcing someone to work overtime without pay is a violation of labor laws.
• The referee ruled that the foul was a technical violation.