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infraction

[in-frak-shuhn] / ɪnˈfræk ʃən /


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"For example, if our police officers pull someone over for a minor traffic infraction and they write a citation, that person receives a citation and goes about their day," Diaz said.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

But Mr. Trump called on his experience as a TV sports viewer to declare that he didn’t think Mr. Balogun’s infraction “was a foul” at all, and “I’m good at this stuff.”

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

And without an umpire watching closely — or without video evidence — that kind of infraction can be difficult to spot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026

The infraction was so cut-and-dried, and my writing so plain and direct, that I was about to explode from frustration.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

And he co-sponsored a law that voided the Memphis City Council’s ban on police stops for minor traffic infractions, which had been passed after the 2023 beating death of Black motorist Tyré Nichols.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

Remove repeat offenders, punish hazing, and address infractions on a case-by-case basis under the university’s standard reporting procedures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The commission also regulates lobbying and can issue penalties for fundraising and other infractions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

“The Thunderhead sees just about everything, what with cameras everywhere. But it also decides what infractions are worth the effort to address and which ones are not.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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