Infraction Meaning
/ɪnˈfɹakʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA minor offence, petty crime.
nounA violation; breach.
Sentence Examples
It's a minor infraction.
He was fined for a minor traffic infraction.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The careless driver received a ticket for a minor traffic ____ yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Speeding is a minor ____ of the local traffic laws, but it can still lead to a heavy fine.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Pretending a litterbug and a spree killer have committed equivalent infractions doesn’t make people safer."
— 2021 January 8, Nicole Hemmer, “The striking parallels between the assaults on Charlottesville and the Capitol”, in CNN:
"A team's first infraction could mean a fine of up to $25,000."
— 2016 October 9, Ahiza Garcia, “NFL teams may now get fined for their social media posts”, in CNN Business:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The careless driver received a ticket for a minor traffic ____ yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Speeding is a minor ____ of the local traffic laws, but it can still lead to a heavy fine.