Infraction
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A minor violation or breach of a rule or law that is less serious than a misdemeanor.
He received a ticket for an infraction of the parking regulations.
Forms
- infractions
Related terms
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Commentary
Infraction typically denotes minor legal breaches that do not carry severe penalties, often handled administratively.
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