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
The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
After Sweden lodged its complaint, an official was stationed at the green line to ensure no further infractions, though any previous plays could not be reviewed for impropriety.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Along the way, Knaus found gray areas on the black asphalt, was penalized for rules infractions and even suspended.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
LightBar believes there is a gap in the market for this kind of work, given that studios are often playing wack-a-mole to keep on top of IP infractions.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
After Sweden lodged its complaint, an official was stationed at the green line to ensure no further infractions, though any previous plays could not be reviewed for impropriety.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Along the way, Knaus found gray areas on the black asphalt, was penalized for rules infractions and even suspended.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
LightBar believes there is a gap in the market for this kind of work, given that studios are often playing wack-a-mole to keep on top of IP infractions.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
Noun
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However, the amnesty explicitly excludes those convicted or prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption, grave human rights violations, crimes against humanity and war crimes.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.
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