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