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
Davis played through foul trouble, too, sitting for spells after collecting four infractions.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
These safety enhancements could include specific zones where penalties could be increased for infractions like DUI, public intoxication, and open containers.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Repeat violators could face civil penalties of $1,000 or even criminal penalties for more than two infractions under the new law.
—Jason Alatidd, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
But there have been noteworthy infractions.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Examples of the types of infractions in question include parking without a city sticker, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and parking in a fire lane.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Beyond speeding tickets and traffic infractions, Caleb Flynn doesn't have a criminal history.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Andrew Sanders, 40, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, assault and obstructing a peace officer, all misdemeanors, as well as careless driving and failing to stay in one lane, both traffic infractions.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
At most levels, players call their own infractions and even the slightest attempt to bend the rules is seen a major afront.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
These safety enhancements could include specific zones where penalties could be increased for infractions like DUI, public intoxication, and open containers.
—Esteban Reynoso, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Repeat violators could face civil penalties of $1,000 or even criminal penalties for more than two infractions under the new law.
—Jason Alatidd, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
But there have been noteworthy infractions.
—Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Examples of the types of infractions in question include parking without a city sticker, parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and parking in a fire lane.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Beyond speeding tickets and traffic infractions, Caleb Flynn doesn't have a criminal history.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Andrew Sanders, 40, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, assault and obstructing a peace officer, all misdemeanors, as well as careless driving and failing to stay in one lane, both traffic infractions.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
At most levels, players call their own infractions and even the slightest attempt to bend the rules is seen a major afront.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infractions
Noun
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The measure also restricts restroom access in certain government buildings and allows individuals to file complaints over alleged violations.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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City leaders told the American-Statesman the proposal is meant to prepare Austin for potential civil rights violations during federal immigration enforcement operations and responds to public calls for a more coordinated local response.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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