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 bills, named for the global pop star — and the frantic rush to get tickets for her shows around the country — strengthen penalties for using bots to buy tickets in bulk and give the state attorney general the ability to investigate potential violations of the law.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Expending taxpayer funds on a capital project without secured or approved funding is both fiscally irresponsible and a violation of sound budgeting practices.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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The names are so similar, however, that the chain sued some of the local restaurants for trademark infringement last year, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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There have been a slew of literary AI copyright infringement lawsuits launched by prominent authors, including Ta-Nehisi Coates and the comedian Sarah Silverman in recent years.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Infraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infraction. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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