infraction

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of breaking a law, rule, or regulation.

  - "The student received an infraction for talking during class."
  - "The infraction led to a suspension from the school."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infraction
arrangement , champion , friction , relation

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Variants

List of all variants of infraction that leads to same result
infract , infracted , infracting , infraction , infractions , infracts

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'infringere', meaning 'to break in pieces'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'infraction' was first used in English law in the 1500s?

2. Infractions can be categorized as minor or major, with minor infractions resulting in warnings or fines, and major infractions resulting in more severe consequences such as suspension or expulsion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Violation: A violation is a similar term to infraction, meaning the breaking of a law or rule.

2. Foul: In sports, a foul is an infraction that results in a penalty or free throw for the opposing team.

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Culture

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Infractions have been a part of legal and disciplinary systems for centuries, with various punishments and consequences depending on the severity of the infraction.

How to Memorize "infraction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person breaking a rule or law, such as a student talking during class or a driver running a red light.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Infractions are acts that Frustrate and Annoy the Rules' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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