infraction (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

Definition

A violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or rule.

Examples

• The player received a yellow card for a minor infraction during the soccer match.

• Any infraction of the company's code of conduct will result in disciplinary action.

• The audit revealed several small infractions of financial regulations, though none were major.

How to Use infraction

infraction of (prepositional phrase)

A violation of a specific rule or law. — "Parking in the fire lane is a clear infraction of safety regulations."

Synonyms of infraction

Words with a similar meaning to infraction:

• violation
• breach
• transgression
• contravention

Antonyms of infraction

Words with the opposite meaning to infraction:

• compliance
• observance

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