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
Maden has also lost several days pay for other infractions, including not terminating a dangerous vehicle pursuit, conducting an improper vehicle search and using foul language, records show.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Then five infractions on Sixth Street in eight minutes.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The extracurriculars yielded matching roughing infractions, but neither side could convert during 4-on-4 action.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
His physical size and ability to play the style that becomes dominant in the playoffs (more physical, forcing players to play through opposition infractions that would have resulted in penalties earlier in the season) mean Podkolzin’s star should be rising as the regular season nears its end.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that the two teenagers are known to police, with prior charges related to fleeing police and motor vehicle infractions.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
At the direction of the Division I Board of Directors, an Infractions Process Task Force is reviewing the infractions process and associated penalties for violations of NCAA rules.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Equally important is mandating ignition interlock devices for all offenders, not just repeat offenders, to help address flaws that allow individuals to operate vehicles even after prior infractions.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
They were accused of minor infractions, such as cursing, missing a day of work or bringing a personal cellphone into the administration building.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Then five infractions on Sixth Street in eight minutes.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The extracurriculars yielded matching roughing infractions, but neither side could convert during 4-on-4 action.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
His physical size and ability to play the style that becomes dominant in the playoffs (more physical, forcing players to play through opposition infractions that would have resulted in penalties earlier in the season) mean Podkolzin’s star should be rising as the regular season nears its end.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said that the two teenagers are known to police, with prior charges related to fleeing police and motor vehicle infractions.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
At the direction of the Division I Board of Directors, an Infractions Process Task Force is reviewing the infractions process and associated penalties for violations of NCAA rules.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Equally important is mandating ignition interlock devices for all offenders, not just repeat offenders, to help address flaws that allow individuals to operate vehicles even after prior infractions.
—Sean M. Cleary, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
They were accused of minor infractions, such as cursing, missing a day of work or bringing a personal cellphone into the administration building.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
Noun
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That included adding a warrant requirement, restrictions on search queries, and enhanced penalties for privacy violations.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Mountain Mike’s Pizza location failed a reinspection on Wednesday, April 15 for repeat major violations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Infractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infractions. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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