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
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Recent Examples of infraction
But what seems like a minor infraction many years ago could be a stumbling block.
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Holding your phone while driving is considered an infraction in California, meaning that drivers caught doing that won’t be charged with a crime or face any punishment beyond fines, according to the Best Online Traffic School.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated August 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Lyle also denied parole over infractions Lyle Menendez's prison record includes a history of mentorship, community service activities and pursuing a master's degree.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
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Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Holding your phone while driving is considered an infraction in California, meaning that drivers caught doing that won’t be charged with a crime or face any punishment beyond fines, according to the Best Online Traffic School.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated August 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Lyle also denied parole over infractions Lyle Menendez's prison record includes a history of mentorship, community service activities and pursuing a master's degree.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infraction
Noun
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The violation is the eleventh recorded since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, according to Defense Ministry figures provided to ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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From spoiled chicken to dead cockroaches, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City area restaurants last week.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Neil Young and his latest backing band, the Chrome Hearts, are facing a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by the prominent luxury brand, Chrome Hearts.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, authors file copyright infringement lawsuit against Apple for AI training.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Infraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infraction. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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