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infract


Meanings
  • Verb

    To commit an act of disobedience or violation of a law, rule, or regulation.

  • Verb

    To injure or damage (something) by infringing a law or regulation.


Rhymes
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misconstrued , improved , misconducted , conducted
Variants
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infract , infracted , infracting , infraction , infractions , infracts
Etymology
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From the Latin infringere, meaning 'to break in pieces'.


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  1. Infraction is a term used in various fields such as law, military, and education.

  2. Infraction is derived from the Latin word infringere, meaning 'to break in pieces'.

  3. Infraction and infringement are related terms, with infraction being the act itself, and infringement being the result of the act.


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  1. Infringement: Infringement refers to the act of breaking or disregarding a law, right, or agreement. Infraction and infringement are related terms, with infraction being the act itself, and infringement being the result of the act.

  2. Disobedience: Disobedience is the act of failing to obey a law, command, or authority. Infraction and disobedience are related concepts, as infraction can be a result of disobedience.


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Infract has been used in various contexts, including legal, military, and educational settings. In military context, infraction refers to a violation of military law or regulations. In educational context, infraction refers to a violation of school rules.

How to Memorize "infract"

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    - Visualize the act of breaking a rule or law as an infraction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word infraction with the idea of breaking a rule or law.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Infraction: Injury From Acts Contravening the Rules' to remember the meaning of the word.


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