Associations to the word «Infraction»

Wiktionary

INFRACTION, noun. (legal) A minor offence, petty crime
INFRACTION, noun. A violation; breach
INFRACTION, noun. (ice hockey) A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.

Dictionary definition

INFRACTION, noun. A crime less serious than a felony.

Wise words

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