Meaning & Definition of Infraction in English
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Infraction
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
infractionsMeaning and Definition of Infraction
1. Primary Definition
A violation or breaking of a rule or law.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: A minor violation or breach of a law or regulation.
Example Sentence: The parking ticket was issued for a small infraction.
Definition: An act of infringing or violating a law or duty.
Example Sentence: The committee reviewed all allegations of infraction against the ethical guidelines.
Etymology
Origin: Latin 'infra' meaning 'below' and 'frangere' meaning 'to break'.
Synonyms
violation | breach | transgression | offense | misdeed
Common Phrases and Expressions
- traffic infraction: A violation of traffic laws, typically minor.
- minor infraction: A small or trivial violation of rules or laws.
Translations
- Spanish: infracción
- French: infraction
- German: Verstoß
- Russian: нарушение
Related Words
- violation: The act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or law.
- offense: An illegal act; a wrongdoing.
Slang Meanings of infraction
Meaning: A small slip-up or mistake that doesn't have serious consequences.
Example Sentence: Getting caught without a seatbelt is just a little infraction, no big deal.
Meaning: A minor error or misstep in judgment.
Example Sentence: He brushed it off as a mere infraction during his presentation.