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infraction

[in-frak-shuhn] / ɪnˈfræk ʃən /


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On a play that was whistled dead because of a neutral zone infraction, Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson appeared to be shoved into referee Adrian Hill, who was knocked to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

If there was a minor traffic infraction or other probable cause to make a stop, proving their motive requires them to confess to acting with intent to discriminate, Willis said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

Alireza Faghani, the Australian referee, missed the infraction in real-time, but produced a red card after consulting with the video replay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Deliberately misdirecting a call would not be an infraction, it would be grounds for dismissal.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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 43-year-old polymath has also worked in real estate, is a musician and used to own a company that helped property owners deal with building-code infractions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 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

Any other employee would’ve been out the door a dozen minor infractions ago.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs


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