infraction

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈfɹakʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A small violation of a rule or law.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.

Examples

  • He was fined for a minor traffic infraction.

  • Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈfɹækʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A violation; breach.

  2. A minor offence, petty crime.

More examples

In context

  • It's a minor infraction.

  • A team's first infraction could mean a fine of up to $25,000.

  • Pretending a litterbug and a spree killer have committed equivalent infractions doesn’t make people safer.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).