as in violation
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony
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Recent Examples of infraction
The commission labeled the infractions as Security Level IV, the lowest level issued by the NRC.
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The cost of its late fees seem to be similar as well, with a $27 charge for your second infraction (the first one is forgiven) and up to $35 after that, according to cardholder agreements for several of its cards.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
An investigation by the state Department of Education found the panels denied admission to students who received disciplinary infractions at their previous schools — including for things like vaping — and disproportionately kept students with disabilities out of the CTECS system.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Serial killers behind bars Criminal infractions of high-profile suspects are not uncommon.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The cost of its late fees seem to be similar as well, with a $27 charge for your second infraction (the first one is forgiven) and up to $35 after that, according to cardholder agreements for several of its cards.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
An investigation by the state Department of Education found the panels denied admission to students who received disciplinary infractions at their previous schools — including for things like vaping — and disproportionately kept students with disabilities out of the CTECS system.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Serial killers behind bars Criminal infractions of high-profile suspects are not uncommon.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for infraction
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“Infraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infraction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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