### Question
How is the "violation" defined?


### Answer
The term **violation** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 2000e* as follows -

> a practice that violates section 2000e–16b(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER VI-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES**

