Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gross violation

noun

/ɡroʊs ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A gross violation refers to a serious breach or infringement of laws, rights, or ethical standards.

Examples

The company was found guilty of a gross violation of environmental regulations.
The report details several gross violations of human rights during the conflict.
He faced serious consequences for what was deemed a gross violation of trust.

Meaning

The term indicates an act that is not only illegal or unethical but is also done in a clear and flagrant manner, often shocking in its disregard for rules or decency.