noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
violation; offense; breach; infringement
Used for breaking rules, laws, regulations, contracts, or agreements. Often appears in formal and legal contexts. The cross-reference 違犯 is a near-synonym but less common.
See also: 違犯 (いはん)
交通違反で罰金を払った。
I paid a fine for a traffic violation.
契約違反があった場合、損害賠償を請求できます。
If there is a breach of contract, you can claim damages.