Infraction

Definitions

1. A minor offence, petty crime.
2. A violation; breach.
3. A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.

Equivalents

Examples

“Even stealing a pack⟳ of gum is an infraction in the eyes of the law.”

“Pretending a litterbug and a spree killer have⟳ committed equivalent infractions doesn’t make⟳ people safer.”

“A team's first infraction could mean⟳ a fine of up to $25,000.”

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