What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incompliance
Example
The company was found to be in incompliance with safety regulations. [incompliance: noun]
Example
The project is currently in incompliance with the established timeline. [incompliance: adjective]
violation
Example
The driver was issued a ticket for a traffic violation. [violation: noun]
Example
The company was found to be in violation of environmental regulations. [violation: prepositional phrase]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Violation is more commonly used than incompliance in everyday language, especially in legal or law enforcement contexts. Incompliance is more commonly used in technical or business contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incompliance and violation?
Violation is generally considered more formal than incompliance, as it is often used in legal or law enforcement contexts. However, both words can be used in formal or informal contexts depending on the situation.
