Flagrant violation involves knowing conduct, whereas a serious or a very serious violation typically involves only accidental or negligent conduct.

What does flagrant violation mean?

Something flagrant is bad — so bad you can't ignore it. A flagrant foul in sports might send you to the bench, and a flagrant violation of the law might send you to the slammer.

What is the meaning of word flagrant?

adjective. shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring: a flagrant error. notorious; scandalous: a flagrant crime; a flagrant offender. Archaic. blazing, burning, or glowing.