infraction

Example Sentences

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But a car either complies or it does not, no matter how infinitesimal the infraction.

From BBC

Instead of sending a student out of class for a minor infraction, teachers were encouraged to de-escalate by talking to the child quietly or writing them a note in class.

From Los Angeles Times

Boaters who violate the buffer could receive a natural resource infraction that comes with a $500 fine.

From Seattle Times

He was eventually suspended for four days for the lesser infraction of failing to properly screen an inmate.

From Los Angeles Times

There are fraudsters, but those cases are infinitesimal when compared with legitimate claims; VA constantly reevaluates claimants for accuracy and often catches these infractions.

From Washington Post