Infraction

/ɪnˈfrækʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A violation or breach of a law, rule, or agreement.

The student received a warning for the infraction of the school's dress code.

A minor offense that is often not punishable by severe penalties.

Parking in a no-parking zone is considered a minor infraction that could result in a fine.

The act of infringing or violating a rule or law.

The company was fined for an infraction of environmental regulations.

A breach of a contract or obligation.

The landlord took action against the tenant for infraction of the lease agreement.

Latin 'infra' meaning 'below' and 'frangere' meaning 'to break'.

traffic infraction

A violation of traffic laws, typically minor.

minor infraction

A small or trivial violation of rules or laws.

violation

The act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or law.

offense

An illegal act; a wrongdoing.

A small slip-up or mistake that doesn't have serious consequences.

Getting caught without a seatbelt is just a little infraction, no big deal.

A minor error or misstep in judgment.

He brushed it off as a mere infraction during his presentation.