as in violations
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 infractions
Schools could still cover athletes’ legal fees even without entering a joint-representation agreement; such is a regular practice in NCAA infractions or eligibility cases, typically through a limited waiver allowing the school, as payor, to view attorney billing records.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Republic reported that Nanos stepped down from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 after being accused of a series of infractions, including excessive force, off-duty gambling, improperly using his siren, and tardiness.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026
Davis played through foul trouble, too, sitting for spells after collecting four infractions.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
These safety enhancements could include specific zones where penalties could be increased for infractions like DUI, public intoxication, and open containers.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 3 Mar. 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
Beyond speeding tickets and traffic infractions, Caleb Flynn doesn't have a criminal history.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The Arizona Republic reported that Nanos stepped down from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 after being accused of a series of infractions, including excessive force, off-duty gambling, improperly using his siren, and tardiness.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026
Davis played through foul trouble, too, sitting for spells after collecting four infractions.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
These safety enhancements could include specific zones where penalties could be increased for infractions like DUI, public intoxication, and open containers.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 3 Mar. 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
Beyond speeding tickets and traffic infractions, Caleb Flynn doesn't have a criminal history.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
Noun
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Most restaurants correct violations at the time of the original inspection or shortly after.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Supply chain due diligence should also address wage violations, unsafe workplaces, restrictions on workers’ freedom of association and environmental harms.—
Anna Bryher,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.—
Neil Chilson,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Infractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infractions. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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