infraction
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He was additionally charged with the infraction of making an unlawful turn, according to Napa County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Alireza Faghani, the Australian referee, missed the infraction in real-time, but produced a red card after consulting with the video replay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
In other words, faculty can be fired for whatever infraction the school’s governing board decides is a fireable one.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
But a car either complies or it does not, no matter how infinitesimal the infraction.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
Jonas said the standard phrase automatically, and tried to pay better attention while his mother told of a dream fragment, a disquieting scene where she had been chastised for a rule infraction she didn’t understand.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
Those caught breaking the law face fixed penalty notices of £200 for a minor breach and criminal prosecution for more serious infractions.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
His tenure there, however, ended early due to social and academic infractions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
And EPA data shows that its pattern of reported infractions has continued in recent years.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
“Chaplain,” he continued, looking up, “we accuse you also of the commission of crimes and infractions we don’t even know about yet. Guilty or innocent?”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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The Giver
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