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infraction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation |
| Type of | crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking |
| Has types | disturbance of the peace, false pretence, false pretense, indecent exposure, lying under oath, perjury, public nudity, bearing false witness, sedition, breach of the peace, disorderly behavior, disorderly conduct |
| Derivation | infract |
Examples of infraction
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It's simply illogical to make possession an infraction and acquisition a felony.
From the dailynews.com
A roughing-the-punter infraction gave U of L a second chance early in the drive.
From the kentucky.com
It was the first time the Rangers weren't whistled for an infraction since 1999.
From the buffalonews.com
By itself, the infraction should not derail her nomination to the Supreme Court.
From the washingtontimes.com
Davis immediately called the infraction, which essentially gave Furyk the crown.
From the timesunion.com
Only retailers would be punished with fines of up to $1,000 for each infraction.
From the time.com
It allows anyone to file a complaint within six months of an alleged infraction.
From the freep.com
Routt said the infraction came after he was being blocked by a Cleveland player.
From the sfgate.com
He missed the first two games of the season while suspended for that infraction.
From the stltoday.com
- Misdemeanor: a crime less serious than a felony
- A summary offence, also known as a petty crime, is a criminal act in some common law jurisdictions that can be proceeded with, summarily: without the right to a jury trial and/or indictment (required for an indictable offence).
- A minor offence, petty crime; a violation; breach; A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee
- A minor violation of a law, contract, or right that is not a misdemeanor or a felony and can't be punished by time in prison. (Compare felony, misdemeanor.)
- A violation of law not punishable by imprisonment. Minor traffic offenses generally are considered infractions.
- Violation of a statute in which the only punishment authorized is a fine and which is expressly designated as an infraction.
- Infractions can be given to any Panhellenic or IFC organization that violates the rules of the recruitment or rush process.
- A traffic infraction is sometimes called a "traffic ticket." Black's Law Dictionary states that an infraction is "a breach, violation, or infringement; as of a law, a contract, a right or duty."
- The word infraction means that an eating and drinking establishment failed to meet the minimum requirements or standards outlined in the Ontario Food Premises Regulation. Infraction is often used interchangeably with violation or contravention.
