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Word entry · 10 letters

infraction

Best crossword clue

"Minor rule breach"

10 letters · collected on this word page

10 lettersPronunciation /ɪnˈfɹakʃən/Part of speech nounSorted acfiinnortStarts with IEnds with N1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. 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.

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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues

01Minor rule breach10 letters

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