INFRACTION Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infraction

noun

in-ˈfrak-shən $How to pronounce infraction (audio)$

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 Power was quickly snapped up by aggressive new Andretti owner Dan Towriss, who also hired Ron Ruzewski, one of three Team Penske executives fired after an Indianapolis 500 inspection infraction, as team principal of its IndyCar team. —

ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026 Repeat violators could face civil penalties of $1,000 or even criminal penalties for more than two infractions under the new law. —

Jason Alatidd, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 But there have been noteworthy infractions. —

Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Examples of the types of infractions in question include parking without a city sticker, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and parking in a fire lane. —

Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infraction

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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Passengers who get banned from travel or booted off the plane for this violation may be eligible for a refund upon request, United adds.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026