infraction

The definition of an infraction is a violation of the law that is less serious than a misdemeanor, or is a violation of rules you are supposed to follow.

(noun)

An example of an infraction is when you are speeding and given a traffic ticket.

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See infraction in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a breaking of a law, pact, etc.; violation; infringement

Origin: L infractio: see infract

See infraction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The act or an instance of infringing; a violation. See Synonyms at breach.

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