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Definition of Infraction
1. Noun. A crime less serious than a felony.
Exact synonyms: Infringement, Misdemeanor, Misdemeanour, Violation
Generic synonyms: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of The Peace, Disorderly Behavior, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbance Of The Peace, False Pretence, False Pretense, Indecent Exposure, Public Nudity, Bearing False Witness, Lying Under Oath, Perjury, Sedition
Derivative terms: Infract, Infringe
Generic synonyms: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of The Peace, Disorderly Behavior, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbance Of The Peace, False Pretence, False Pretense, Indecent Exposure, Public Nudity, Bearing False Witness, Lying Under Oath, Perjury, Sedition
Derivative terms: Infract, Infringe
Definition of Infraction
1. n. The act of infracting or breaking; breach; violation; nonobservance; infringement; as, an infraction of a treaty, compact, rule, or law.
Definition of Infraction
1. Noun. (legal) A minor offence, petty crime ¹
2. Noun. a violation; breach ¹
3. Noun. (ice hockey) A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Infraction
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Medical Definition of Infraction
1. A fracture; especially one without displacement. Synonym: infracture. Origin: L. Infractio, a breaking, fr. Infringere, to break (05 Mar 2000)