Infraction ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Infraction ( noun )

An action that breaks a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin infractio(n-), from infrangere "to break", from in- "into" + frangere "to break".

Examples:

1. He was charged with a minor infraction of the traffic laws.
2. The infraction of the company's rules resulted in his dismissal.
3. The school's strict code of conduct has a zero tolerance policy for infractions.
4. The judges ruled that the infraction was not serious enough to disqualify the team from the competition.
5. The infraction of the contract led to the termination of the partnership.

(As a verb)

Infraction ( verb )

An action that breaks a law, rule, or code of conduct.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin infractio(n-), from infrangere "to break", from in- "into" + frangere "to break".

Examples:

1. He was charged with a minor infraction of the traffic laws.
2. The infraction of the company's rules resulted in his dismissal.
3. The school's strict code of conduct has a zero tolerance policy for infractions.
4. The judges ruled that the infraction was not serious enough to disqualify the team from the competition.
5. The infraction of the contract led to the termination of the partnership.