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

But a car either complies or it does not, no matter how infinitesimal the infraction.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

The “connection with the outside world was far greater than the consequences of me getting caught with the phone,” he said, referring to another infraction brought up by the parole board.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

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

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2024

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