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infraction

[in-frak-shuhn] / ɪnˈfræk ʃən /


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Maradona scored two goals that day: one with his fist, an infraction that was missed by the referee, and another by dancing past five English defenders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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

San Bernardino County court records show that Armando Gonzalez was charged in April 2011 with operating a vehicle without a valid driver license, which was treated as an infraction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 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

They weren’t sure whether what had just happened represented a training infraction or not, but they feared it might.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

Highway patrol troopers make the bulk of the stops in those states, either for apparent infractions or based on a tip from DHS.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

Fines for such infractions in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula — dubbed safety enhancement zones — will be tripled from July 3 through July 6.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

Though she assures readers that students do suffer consequences, including suspension, for infractions, the goal at HVA is for students to understand what they have done wrong and to make amends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

Each of these serious infractions, regardless of the disposition, resulted in a five-dollar charge to the inmate’s account.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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