INFRACTION Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infraction

noun

in-ˈfrak-shən

Definition of infraction

as in violation

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 infraction In October 2013, he was sentenced to serve a life sentence for drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, firearms violations, among other infractions. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 25 June 2026 Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city. — Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 1 July 2026 But the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that players will not be sent off the field for the infraction during Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches next season. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for infraction

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Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Beijing has and been accused of serious human violations, including large-scale arbitrary detention of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities, in Xinjiang.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of violation

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The Bill of Rights establishes the rights of the people against infringements by the State.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
In April of last year, state media reported on a case in which the Supreme People’s Court ruled on a copyright infringement dispute, ordering the infringing party to pay 46,000 yuan (around $6,000) in damages.

— Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026

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