Infraction (Noun)
Meaning
A crime less serious than a felony.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The officer let him off with a warning for the infraction of speeding in a school zone.
- Parking in a no-parking zone was considered a minor infraction and only resulted in a fine.
- Bouncing a check was considered a financial infraction, but he managed to resolve the issue before facing any further consequences.
- She was issued a ticket for the infraction of running a stop sign, which added a few points to her license.
- The judge ruled the vandalism as a minor infraction and gave him community service as punishment.
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Hyponyms
- Bearing False Witness
- Indecent Exposure
- Public Nudity
- Breach Of The Peace
- Disorderly Behavior
- Perjury
- Sedition
- False Pretense
- False Pretence
- Disorderly Conduct