Definitions
a crime less serious than a felony
Word origin
From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (“in”) + frangere (“to break”).
Used in a sentence
“Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.”
“Pretending a litterbug and a spree killer have committed equivalent infractions doesn’t make people safer.”
“A team's first infraction could mean a fine of up to $25,000.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Minor rule breach”10 letters
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