minor infraction
Example Sentences
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Giving the attacking team an almost guaranteed goal for something can be a really minor infraction by the defender is wildly disproportionate.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
The law seeks to curb ‘pretextual stops,’ in which police use a minor infraction as the basis to make a stop and investigate other possible crimes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2024
But even more were detained for a minor infraction, such as violating curfew, or on the catchall accusation of being a spy or a spotter.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2022
Earlier this week, Navalny says prison officials ordered him to serve at least three days in solitary confinement, citing a minor infraction, in retaliation for his activism behind bars.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2022
"Fact is, it's a minor infraction of ethics for me to mention it to you."
From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam
