license violation

Unauthorized use detected

A license violation is the breach of terms governing permission to use something—typically software, intellectual property, or a professional credential.

Software license violations include unauthorized copying or exceeding user limits.

Professional license violations involve practicing outside permitted scope: The contractor faced charges for license violations after working without proper certification.

The phrase often appears in legal and regulatory contexts.

Related

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Opposites
compliance status

license violationrule-following

Adhering to regulations

legal standing

license violationgood standing

Favorable status or reputation

clean record · regulatory approval · legal compliance · legal status · license renewal

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G