minor infraction

Example Sentences

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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

In January he was moved to a prison in Siberia and placed in solitary confinement over an alleged minor infraction.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

Instead of sending a student out of class for a minor infraction, teachers were encouraged to de-escalate by talking to the child quietly or writing them a note in class.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

But even more were detained for a minor infraction, such as violating curfew, or on the catchall accusation of being a spy or a spotter.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2022

"Fact is, it's a minor infraction of ethics for me to mention it to you."

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam