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DictionaryinfractionRule violation
noun

infraction

in-FRAK-shun/ɪnˈfrækʃn/

A violation of a rule, law, or agreement.

Parking beside the no-parking sign is an infraction that earns the driver a ticket.

A parking officer places a small ticket beneath the wiper of a car parked directly beside a clearly visible no-parking sign, depicting a minor rule violation rather than a serious crime.
Etymology
inLatinin
+fracLatinto break
+tionLatinact or process

The breaking root supplies the central image: an infraction was a breaking of an agreement. The same image applies to violating a rule or law, including a minor violation.

In context

Real Stories19:31
it depends on the infraction for these type of violations for property maintenance they assess fines of fifty dollars every seven days
Inside a Super Rich Gated Community (Extreme Wealth Documentary) | Real Stories

More examples

  • Parking in a fire lane is a traffic infraction.
  • Repeated infractions of school rules may lead to suspension.
  • The committee reviews each alleged infraction of the agreement.

Forms

infraction · infractions

Similar words

violation
A broader term that does not suggest a minor offense.
breach
Especially common for breaking contracts, agreements, or duties.
offense
Often suggests punishable wrongdoing, especially under criminal law.