Shkeljet

Shkeljet is the Albanian term for violations or breaches. It derives from the verb shkel, meaning to step on, infringe, or violate. The noun shkelje denotes a breach of rules, law, or rights, and its plural form shkeljet is used when referring to multiple violations.

In legal contexts, shkeljet describe breaches of statutory provisions, contractual obligations, or rights protections. Examples include shkeljet e ligjit (violations of the law), shkeljet e të drejtave të njeriut (violations of human rights), and shkeljet e kontratës (breaches of contract). In international law and human rights reporting, the term is common in factual statements about abuses or breaches.

In sports, shkeljet denote fouls or infractions of game rules, such as shkeljet e rregullave të lojës. The term is used both in everyday language and in media coverage of sports events.

In political or administrative discourse, shkeljet can refer to breaches of procedures, ethics, or transparency standards, e.g., shkeljet e ligjit ose integritetit publik.

The related singular form shkelje refers to a single violation, while shkeljet can function as a generic term for multiple breaches. Usage tends to be formal and is common in official statements, legal analysis, journalism, and academic writing.