### Question
How is the term violating matter defined?


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

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

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

