### Question
Can you define what violating matter means?


### Answer
**Violating matter** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 1114*:

> matter that is the subject of a violation under section 1125(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1114*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TRADEMARKS > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

