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
Holding social media executives accountable Sanchez said prosecutors would explore ways to investigate possible legal infractions by Elon Musk’s Grok, as well as by TikTok and Instagram, part of Meta.
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Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
During the stop, Singh was cited for multiple vehicle infractions, including operating an unsafe commercial vehicle.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The Giants were flagged twice in that context, while the Seahawks had six infractions.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Red states, however, are more likely to share information about offenses that may not be as severe, such as traffic infractions.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
That section of the CBA details a progressive discipline model, meaning one where a first offense triggers a relatively light penalty and subsequent infractions produce harsher penalties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Speeding was the second-most common reason for traffic stops, yet its growth in enforcement was muted compared to other infractions, according to the data.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Monroe County records show Kolomiets having traffic infractions in the Keys going back to May 2001.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The Crimson had seven total infractions, despite entering the matchup averaging less than six penalty minutes per game.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
During the stop, Singh was cited for multiple vehicle infractions, including operating an unsafe commercial vehicle.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The Giants were flagged twice in that context, while the Seahawks had six infractions.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Red states, however, are more likely to share information about offenses that may not be as severe, such as traffic infractions.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
That section of the CBA details a progressive discipline model, meaning one where a first offense triggers a relatively light penalty and subsequent infractions produce harsher penalties.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Speeding was the second-most common reason for traffic stops, yet its growth in enforcement was muted compared to other infractions, according to the data.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Monroe County records show Kolomiets having traffic infractions in the Keys going back to May 2001.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The Crimson had seven total infractions, despite entering the matchup averaging less than six penalty minutes per game.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
Noun
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Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The union filed a grievance on Tuesday, alleging violations to a collective bargaining agreement.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Similar laws in Louisiana, Arkansas and Ohio have also been struck down due to First Amendment infringements.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Infractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infractions. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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