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 Denver District Attorney’s Office was the special prosecutor assigned to the case, and prosecutors dismissed another misdemeanor DUI charge and two traffic infractions as part of the plea agreement.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Last year, Porter improved his technique and trusted it, cutting the infractions nearly in half (nine flags, three declined and six accepted).
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Hart got in trouble for all sorts of infractions that didn’t seem like a big deal – showing up late to school, using his phone and eating in the hallways.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Loughman said the goal is not for Connecticut State Police to issue as many infractions as possible, but to slow down drivers in work zones before crashes happen.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
In a worst-case scenario, the pressure could result in officers stopping people without good reason or making strict policing of minor infractions into a money-making machine for local governments.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Some of the scams involve fake court documents or notifications about phony traffic or criminal infractions, according to the sheriff's office.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The schemes involve the use of fake court documents regarding false traffic and criminal infractions.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Similarly, the number of tickets issued for minor infractions – such as riding a bicycle without a bell or a light, and disorderly conduct – rose steeply.
—John A. Shjarback, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Last year, Porter improved his technique and trusted it, cutting the infractions nearly in half (nine flags, three declined and six accepted).
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Hart got in trouble for all sorts of infractions that didn’t seem like a big deal – showing up late to school, using his phone and eating in the hallways.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Loughman said the goal is not for Connecticut State Police to issue as many infractions as possible, but to slow down drivers in work zones before crashes happen.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
In a worst-case scenario, the pressure could result in officers stopping people without good reason or making strict policing of minor infractions into a money-making machine for local governments.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Some of the scams involve fake court documents or notifications about phony traffic or criminal infractions, according to the sheriff's office.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The schemes involve the use of fake court documents regarding false traffic and criminal infractions.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Similarly, the number of tickets issued for minor infractions – such as riding a bicycle without a bell or a light, and disorderly conduct – rose steeply.
—John A. Shjarback, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
Noun
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Four groups, one from each of those religions, filed a brief urging the high court to take up the USCCB’s case, warning that keeping the lower court rulings in place could lead to infringements on religious autonomy for other religions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Infractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infractions. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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