infraction

Example Sentences

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When they were flagged for defensive pass interference against Oregon on Friday night, it marked only their third such infraction this season—in their 15th game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Giving the attacking team an almost guaranteed goal for something can be a really minor infraction by the defender is wildly disproportionate.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

It’s also difficult to imagine how bad, and perhaps how lethal, an infraction by Hegseth would have to be for him to be canned.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

Under constant surveillance, every tiny infraction or misdemeanor becomes actionable.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2024

He might have committed an infraction within the past twenty-four hours.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover