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infraction

Noun

IPA /ɪnˈfrækʃn/

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Meaning in plain English

An act that breaks a rule or law.

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Pronunciation

infraction/ɪnˈfrækʃn/

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Rule: keep the entrance clear
A car blocks the entrance
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Blocking the entrance is an infraction: an act that breaks the parking rule.

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Parking across the entrance was a minor infraction.
The teacher recorded each infraction of the exam rules.

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infraction — An act that breaks a rule or law.

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An act that breaks a rule or law.

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Word origin

From Latin infractio, related to infringere, meaning to break or violate.

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Minor infraction and traffic infraction are useful combinations.

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