minor violation

Frequency: 6.97.1 per million words

A breach of a rule or law that is not considered very serious.

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Examples (10)

  • Parking in a restricted area is usually considered a minor violation.
  • The student received a warning for a minor violation of school rules.
  • He was surprised to get a ticket for such a minor violation of the traffic code.
  • Even a minor violation of safety protocols can have serious consequences.
  • The referee issued a caution for what he deemed a minor violation of the rules.
  • They argued that the mistake was a minor violation, not a deliberate act of misconduct.
  • For most minor violations, the penalty is a small fine rather than imprisonment.
  • The audit uncovered several minor violations in financial reporting procedures.
  • She was relieved when the judge classified her offense as a minor violation.
  • The company implemented new training to prevent any minor violation of data privacy laws.