infraction
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noun \in-ˈfrak-shən\Definition of INFRACTION
: the act of infringing : violation
— in·fract \in-ˈfrakt\ transitive verb
See Examples of INFRACTION
- <speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony>
Origin of INFRACTION
Middle English, from Medieval Latin infraction-, infractio, from Latin, subduing, from infringere to break — more at infringe
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to INFRACTION
- Synonyms
- contravention, breach, infringement, transgression, trespass, violation
- Antonyms
- noninfringement, nonviolation, observance
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