as in violation
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony
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Here's a look at the infractions that caused the lower scores.
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Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
Simon’s latest infraction was stepping on Pittsburgh’s Jarkko Ruutu with his skate during a Dec. 15 game.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
One study posited that many information sources likely contain evidence of legal infractions.
—Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Such reviews ordinarily occur once instances of a potential infraction come to light, Pentagon officials have said.
—Doina Chiacu, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
Simon’s latest infraction was stepping on Pittsburgh’s Jarkko Ruutu with his skate during a Dec. 15 game.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
One study posited that many information sources likely contain evidence of legal infractions.
—Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Such reviews ordinarily occur once instances of a potential infraction come to light, Pentagon officials have said.
—Doina Chiacu, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Infraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infraction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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