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 An independent investigator is looking into whether the mayor committed any ethical infractions or violations of the city’s code. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026 They were told Anderson had allegedly been involved in trying to steal a Death Row Records pendant months earlier -- a major infraction in the hip-hop world. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Figueroa was sentenced to 50 days in jail for driving under the influence in Wisconsin in 2006 and received an infraction for publicly drinking alcohol in Wekiwa Springs State Park in 2015. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Villela’s fines for infractions such as weeds in her yard or a garbage can left on the curb multiplied. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infraction

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Noun

Despite that, the students were still found responsible for the indoor protest ban violation.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
He was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism, as well as a probation violation, and booked into the Main Jail in San Jose.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of violation

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On Sunday, the show aired a follow-up after Buc-ee’s filed a lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart of Beavercreek, Ohio, accusing it of copyright infringement over the use of a beaver as its mascot.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
For example, libertarians generally argue that owning guns, using illicit drugs and refusing vaccinations are individual rights that must be protected from the harm of infringement via regulation.

— Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

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