Infraction
//ɪnˈfɹækʃən// noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A minor offence, petty crime.
"Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law."
- 2 a crime less serious than a felony wordnet
- 3 A violation; breach.
"A team's first infraction could mean a fine of up to $25,000."
- 4 A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.
Example
More examples"Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law."
Etymology
From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).
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