Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infraction
noun
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/
Definition
A minor violation or breach of a rule or law.
Examples
- Driving over the speed limit can result in an infraction.
- The student’s infraction of the school’s dress code led to a warning.
- He received an infraction for littering in the park.
Meaning
Infraction refers to a small crime or mistake that typically results in a penalty or fine, rather than a serious offense.
Synonyms
- violation
- breach
- offense
- transgression
