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infractions

NOUN

violation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breach crime error infringement lapse offense sin transgression

STRONG

breaking contravention slip trespass

WEAK

faux pas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behavior kindness obedience right

Example Sentences

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City Council to limit so-called pretextual stops, in which officers pull people over for minor traffic infractions in order to investigate more serious offenses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

What if they acknowledge the president can fire for cause, but simply argue that infractions must occur when a governor is in office?

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

They committed 10 infractions for 74 yards, including several that extended Ole Miss drives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The analysis found that the agency failed to investigate most heat violation complaints and reports of heat injuries, and an overall 74% drop in violations issued to agricultural employers for all infractions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Any other employee would’ve been out the door a dozen minor infractions ago.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs