infraction
noun
breach; violation; infringement.
infractions
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pluralof infraction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And he co-sponsored a law that voided the Memphis City Council’s ban on police stops for minor traffic infractions, which had been passed after the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyré Nichols.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
The commission also regulates lobbying and can issue penalties for fundraising and other infractions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Those caught breaking the law face fixed penalty notices of £200 for a minor breach and criminal prosecution for more serious infractions.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Though she assures readers that students do suffer consequences, including suspension, for infractions, the goal at HVA is for students to understand what they have done wrong and to make amends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
Bratton turned the transit police into an organization focused on the smallest infractions, on the details of life underground.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
