Definition

A violation or breaking of a rule or law.

Example

The student received a warning for a minor infraction of the school rules.

Conversation

Did you hear about the infraction at the game last night?

Yeah, it was such a silly mistake by the referee!

Right? It really changed the whole outcome of the match.

I know! It’s frustrating when little things like that happen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infraction is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "frangere" (meaning to break). The word refers to an act of breaking a rule or law, hence a violation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') breaking the rules ('frangere') — that's why an infraction means a violation.

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