### Question
How does BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION define violation?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 5561*, **violation** is defined as:

> 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**

