Infraction

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

Definitions of infraction

noun a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules

Example Sentences

A1 Jay received a warning for his parking infraction.

A2 The teacher explained to the students what constitutes an infraction in the classroom.

B1 The company has a policy in place for handling employee infractions.

B2 The athlete was penalized for his on-field infraction during the game.

C1 The lawyer argued that the traffic infraction was unjustly issued.

C2 The CEO was under investigation for financial infractions within the company.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally infractioned the rule by parking in the wrong spot.

A2 She infractioned the school policy by forgetting her ID card.

B1 He was warned for infractioning the company's code of conduct multiple times.

B2 The referee penalized the player for infractioning the rules of the game.

C1 The politician was caught infractioning the ethics laws and faced severe consequences.

C2 The CEO was accused of infractioning financial regulations and was under investigation.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 He received a warning for his infraction.

A2 The teacher explained that cheating on a test is an infraction.

B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for safety infractions.

B2 The athlete was penalized for his infraction during the game.

C1 The lawyer argued that the infraction was a minor offense.

C2 The company was fined for multiple infractions of environmental regulations.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I received a warning for a minor infraction at work.

A2 The student was given detention for his repeated infractions of the school rules.

B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for safety infractions in the workplace.

B2 The athlete was penalized for committing an infraction during the game.

C1 The government official was investigated for possible infractions of ethical guidelines.

C2 The lawyer argued that the evidence was obtained through an infraction of the defendant's rights.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I received a warning for my infraction.

A2 The teacher caught the student committing an infraction.

B1 The company has a policy for handling employee infractions.

B2 The referee penalized the player for his infraction on the field.

C1 The government agency imposed fines for environmental infractions.

C2 The lawyer argued that the infraction was minor and should not result in a severe penalty.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Running a red light is an infraction of the traffic laws.

A2 Parking in a no-parking zone is considered an infraction in this city.

B1 Speeding is a common traffic infraction that can result in fines.

B2 The referee penalized the player for his infraction during the game.

C1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for any infraction of the code of conduct.

C2 The employee was fired for repeated infractions of company policies.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 If you commit an infraction, you will receive a warning.

A2 An infraction can result in a fine or penalty.

B1 The teacher explained the consequences of each infraction to the students.

B2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for any infraction of the rules.

C1 Repeated infractions could lead to suspension or expulsion from the organization.

C2 The board of directors takes any infraction of the code of conduct very seriously.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Infraction! Please do not run in the hallway.

A2 Infraction! Talking during the exam is not allowed.

B1 Infraction! Remember to always wear your seatbelt while driving.

B2 Infraction! Using your phone while driving is against the law.

C1 Infraction! Violating the company's code of conduct will result in disciplinary action.

C2 Infraction! Failure to comply with the regulations may lead to legal consequences.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Running a red light is an infraction.

A2 Parking in a no-parking zone is considered an infraction.

B1 Speeding on the highway is a common traffic infraction.

B2 Receiving a ticket for a parking infraction can be frustrating.

C1 Repeated infractions may result in a suspension of driving privileges.

C2 The company has a zero-tolerance policy for any infractions of the code of conduct.

Examples of infraction in a Sentence

formal The driver was issued a ticket for committing a traffic infraction.

informal He got in trouble for that little infraction.

slang She got busted for that infraction.

figurative Ignoring the rules is like committing an infraction against society.

Grammatical Forms of infraction

past tense

infractioned

plural

infractions

comparative

more infraction

superlative

most infraction

present tense

infraction

future tense

will infraction

perfect tense

have infringed

continuous tense

is infracting

singular

infraction

positive degree

infraction

infinitive

to infract

gerund

infracting

participle

infracted

Origin and Evolution of infraction

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'infraction' originated from the Latin word 'infrahere', meaning 'to break'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'infraction' evolved to specifically refer to a violation or breach of a rule or law, rather than just a general breaking of something.