infraction
UK /ɪnˈfɹakʃən/ US /ɪnˈfɹækʃən/
noun 3
Collocations
2ADJ.
mean, minor
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
A minor offence, petty crime.
Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.
Pretending a litterbug and a spree killer have committed equivalent infractions doesn’t make people safer.
2
A violation; breach.
A team's first infraction could mean a fine of up to $25,000.
3
A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a crime less serious than a felony
- misdemeanor
- misdemeanour
- violation
- infringement
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.
Wiktionary02
Pretending a litterbug and a spree killer have committed equivalent infractions doesn’t make people safer.
Wiktionary03
A team's first infraction could mean a fine of up to $25,000.
Wiktionary04
It's a minor infraction.
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