Infraction

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ækʃən

Origin

From Middle French infraction, from Latin infractio, from infractum, past participle of infringere, from in ("in") + frangere ("to break").

Full definition of infraction

Noun

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

Related terms

• infringe
• infringement

Anagrams

• infarction