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
All four of the infractions that were taken on Monday were stick penalties, which often suggest the perpetrator is behind the play.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
After that, infractions can start at $25 and incrementally increase to $250 following multiple convictions.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
The order states that Vizguerra has not been arrested or cited for any infractions in over a decade and that there is no evidence to suggest that her release would pose a risk of future harm.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Fighting traffic tickets in Sacramento County is now easier with a new digital tool that allows residents to contest infractions without a trip to the courthouse.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Data provided by the Illinois State Police shows nearly 1 in 5 CDL holders with English Language Proficiency infractions have licenses issued by the state of Illinois.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Steinholders are allowed two infractions before disqualification ensues, although spilling your beer is an automatic out.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
The real Soup Nazi was a notoriously cranky chef named Al Yeganeh, who would refuse service to anyone who committed any number of small infractions while in line for his famously tasty bisques.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Punishment for her infractions involved the loss of visitation, canteen and telephone privileges.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
After that, infractions can start at $25 and incrementally increase to $250 following multiple convictions.
—Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
The order states that Vizguerra has not been arrested or cited for any infractions in over a decade and that there is no evidence to suggest that her release would pose a risk of future harm.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Fighting traffic tickets in Sacramento County is now easier with a new digital tool that allows residents to contest infractions without a trip to the courthouse.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Data provided by the Illinois State Police shows nearly 1 in 5 CDL holders with English Language Proficiency infractions have licenses issued by the state of Illinois.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Steinholders are allowed two infractions before disqualification ensues, although spilling your beer is an automatic out.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
The real Soup Nazi was a notoriously cranky chef named Al Yeganeh, who would refuse service to anyone who committed any number of small infractions while in line for his famously tasty bisques.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Punishment for her infractions involved the loss of visitation, canteen and telephone privileges.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some of those fees, like the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, have absolutely nothing to do with traffic violations.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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McLaren saw drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get disqualified after placing second and fourth in the Vegas Grand Prix because officials found both cars had technical infringements.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Infractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infractions. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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