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infraction

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/ɪnˈfrækʃən/ · in-frac-tion

A violation or breach of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

Meanings

nounformal

A violation or breach of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

کسی قانون، معاہدے، یا اصولوں کی خلاف ورزی یا توڑ پھوڑ۔

خلاف ورزی

khilaf warzi

Synonyms

violationbreachtransgressionنقصخلاف ورزیعدالتی جرم

Antonyms

complianceadherenceconformityمطابقتتعمیلتابع

Common Collocations

  • traffic infraction
  • minor infraction
  • criminal infraction

Example Sentences

The driver received a ticket for a minor infraction.

ڈرائیور کو ایک معمولی خلاف ورزی پر ٹکٹ ملا۔

Driver ko aik mamooli khilaf warzi par ticket mila.

Consistent infractions can lead to severe penalties.

مسلسل خلاف ورزیوں کے نتیجے میں سخت سزائیں مل سکتی ہیں۔

Musalsal khilaf warzion ke nateejay mein sakht sazaain mil sakti hain.

An infraction of the rules may result in fines.

اصولوں کی خلاف ورزی کے نتیجے میں جرمانے ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Usoolon ki khilaf warzi ke nateejay mein jurmanay ho sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

infraction vs. inflection:Infraction refers to a violation of rules, while inflection pertains to a change in the form of a word.

Word Family

infringe
verbخلاف ورزی کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of infraction as 'infringing' on rules.

Picture a red stop sign with a person ignoring it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "infractions" — a breaking or violation

First known use: 15th century

The term 'infraction' originates from the Latin 'infra' meaning 'beneath' and 'frangere' meaning 'to break', which together conveys the idea of breaking a rule or law.