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Hello, which of the following sentences is better/correct?

An intentional breach of the rules may result in a warning been given.

or

Intentional breach of the rules may result in a warning been given.

Help appreciated. :)
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The first, or you could use 'any intentional...'
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Hello, which of the following sentences is better/correct?

An intentional breach of the rules may result in a warning been given.

or

Intentional breach of the rules may result in a warning been given.

Help appreciated. :)
'...may result in a warning being given.'
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