### Question
Can you define what violation means?


### Answer
**Violation** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 5561*:

> any act or omission that, if proved, would constitute a violation of any provision of Federal consumer financial law

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5561*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION > Part E-Enforcement Powers**

