infraction

noun

in·frac·tion in-ˈfrak-shən $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$

: the act of infringing : violation

infract

in-ˈfrakt $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$

transitive verb

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An infraction is usually the breaking of a law, rule, or agreement. So a nation charged with an infraction of an international treaty will usually have to pay a penalty. In Federal law, an infraction is even smaller than a misdemeanor, and the only penalty is a fine. Most of us occasionally commit infractions of parking laws and get ticketed; speeding tickets are usually for infractions as well, though they go on a permanent record and can end up costing you money for years to come. The closely related word infringement generally refers to a violation of a right or privilege; use of another's writings without permission, for example, may be an infringement of the copyright.

Example Sentences

speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony

Recent Examples on the Web Recall New England drawing a five-yard penalty for a neutral zone infraction in the first quarter on fourth and one from the 50.

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 First, 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was penalized 15 yards for a facemask infraction after a run for no gain by David Montgomery on third-and-4.

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Officers cited a man, 22, for a sound device infraction.

cleveland, 1 Sep. 2022 Police tried to pull over Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old DoorDash driver, for a traffic infraction early Monday, authorities said.

Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 Seaway officials say this a typical fine for a first infraction.

jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2021 Such is the reasonable retaliation in jock world for the minor infraction of breaking a hockey stick.

Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 The Naperville, Illinois police officer was conducting a traffic stop for a minor infraction for around 11 minutes at 11 a.m. on June 3 with a driver who was pulled to the side of the road.

Fox News, 15 June 2022 The employee was then fired for a security infraction.

Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 20 May 2022 See More

单词	infraction
释义	infraction noun in·frac·tion in-ˈfrak-shən $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$ : the act of infringing : violation infract in-ˈfrakt $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$ transitive verb Did you know? An infraction is usually the breaking of a law, rule, or agreement. So a nation charged with an infraction of an international treaty will usually have to pay a penalty. In Federal law, an infraction is even smaller than a misdemeanor, and the only penalty is a fine. Most of us occasionally commit infractions of parking laws and get ticketed; speeding tickets are usually for infractions as well, though they go on a permanent record and can end up costing you money for years to come. The closely related word infringement generally refers to a violation of a right or privilege; use of another's writings without permission, for example, may be an infringement of the copyright. Synonyms breach contravention infringement transgression trespass violation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony Recent Examples on the Web Recall New England drawing a five-yard penalty for a neutral zone infraction in the first quarter on fourth and one from the 50. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 First, 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was penalized 15 yards for a facemask infraction after a run for no gain by David Montgomery on third-and-4. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Officers cited a man, 22, for a sound device infraction. cleveland, 1 Sep. 2022 Police tried to pull over Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old DoorDash driver, for a traffic infraction early Monday, authorities said. Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 Seaway officials say this a typical fine for a first infraction. jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2021 Such is the reasonable retaliation in jock world for the minor infraction of breaking a hockey stick. Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 The Naperville, Illinois police officer was conducting a traffic stop for a minor infraction for around 11 minutes at 11 a.m. on June 3 with a driver who was pulled to the side of the road. Fox News, 15 June 2022 The employee was then fired for a security infraction. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 20 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Medieval Latin infraction-, infractio, from Latin, subduing, from infringere to break — more at infringe First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition infraction noun in·frac·tion in-ˈfrak-shən $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$ : violation an infraction of the rules Legal Definition infraction noun in·frac·tion in-ˈfrak-shən $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$ : the act of infringing : violation infraction noun as in violation a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance violation infringement offence transgression breach trespass contravention offense misdemeanor misconduct sin wrong disregard ignoring misfeasance delinquency forgetting nonobservance intrusion overlooking neglect invasion misprision encroachment dereliction Antonyms & Near Antonyms observance respecting upholding noninfringement
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infraction

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