Infractions Meaning in English

word · lemma: infraction

US

ˌɪnˈfɹækʃənz

in-FRAK-shunz

UK

ɪnfɹˈækʃənz

in-FRAK-shunz

Definition

Violations of rules, laws, or agreements, usually referring to minor or less serious acts.

Usage & Nuances

'Infraction' is formal, mainly used in legal, academic, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'minor infraction', 'traffic infraction', 'first infraction'. It refers to less serious violations, not major crimes.

• Spanish: infracciones
• Portuguese (BR): infrações
• Portuguese (PT): infrações
• Chinese (Simplified): 违规行为
• Chinese (Traditional): 違規行為
• Hindi: उल्लंघन
• Arabic: مخالفات
• Bengali: লঙ্ঘন - ছোটখাটো অপরাধ
• Russian: нарушения
• Japanese: 違反 - 違反行為
• Vietnamese: vi phạm - sai phạm
• Korean: 위반 - 경범죄
• Turkish: ihlaller - kural ihlali
• Urdu: خلاف ورزی - معمولی خلاف
• Indonesian: pelanggaran - pelanggaran ringan

Example Sentences

There were several infractions during the test.

basic

Traffic infractions can result in small fines.

basic

The school keeps a record of student infractions.

basic

First-time infractions usually just get a warning.

natural

He was suspended after multiple infractions of the company rules.

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Even minor infractions can add up over time and cause problems.

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