infraction

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in (in) + frangere (to break).

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪnˈfɹakʃən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪnˈfɹækʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ækʃən

Noun

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infraction (plural infractions)

  1. (law) A minor offence, petty crime.
    Even stealing a pack of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.
  2. A violation; breach.
  3. (ice hockey) A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.

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French

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Etymology

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From Latin īnfractiōnem.

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Noun

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infraction f (plural infractions)

  1. offense (US), departure
  2. infringement, infraction

Descendants

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  • Romanian: infracțiune

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