infraction
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -ækʃən
Noun [edit]
infraction (plural infractions)
- (law) A minor offence, petty crime
- a violation; breach
- (ice hockey) A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
violation
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See also [edit]
External links [edit]
- infraction in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- infraction in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- infraction at OneLook Dictionary Search
Anagrams [edit]
French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin infractio
Noun [edit]
infraction f (plural infractions)
- offense (US), departure
- infringement, infraction
