infraction

Etymology

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

noun

  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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