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US
/ˌɪnˈfɹækʃən/
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[ UK /ɪnfɹˈækʃən/ ]
[ UK /ɪnfɹˈækʃən/ ]
NOUN
- a crime less serious than a felony
How To Use infraction In A Sentence
- The ordinance, passed unanimously Tuesday, makes it either a misdemeanor or infraction to violate a park safety rule.
- She says that the charge from that incident was a misdemeanor, an infraction that would not seem enough to establish her as a threat to aviation.
- Routines are scored on technical skills, routine skills, safety and infractions, and overall impression.
- Unfortunately, we aren't so easily able to do that with infractions of business and professional conduct policy, which is a huge element in your company's reputational risk.
- Some have criticized my public appearance with President Clinton because of his alleged moral and ethical infractions.
- A large number of them, 36,496, were not for violent or dangerous crimes but for status infractions such as truancy, incorrigibility, running away and curfew violations. Marian Wright Edelman: National Cradle to Prison Pipeline�� Summit This Week
- If she doesn't want to do this, then she can keep the car and drive it taking the chance that it can always be impounded, which is NOT likely to happen unless she has an accident or commits a serious infraction. Widow'a car
- Standing upon the lonely sea shore, Uriah recalled the swarthy, leering face of Sam Jones, recently punished for infraction of discipline, and the crooked smile of Martin, he who puffed everlastingly at his pipe and wore a red handkerchief for a turban and earrings of heavy gold. The New Land Stories of Jews Who Had a Part in the Making of Our Country
- An infraction is the least serious offense and generally is punishable by a fine.
- Purdue University suspended a fraternity for five years and disciplined two others in April for various infractions during a party and during a fight at the student union.