infraction

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/ɪnˈfrækʃən/

noun
an act of not obeying a rule or law

infraction in a sentence

  • “The candidate had committed an infraction at a previous job.”
  • “a minor / major / serious infraction”
  • “They admitted no previous wrong-doing but promised to refrain from future infractions of securities laws.”
  • “an immigration / legal / safety infraction”

What does “infraction” mean?

infraction (noun) means an act of not obeying a rule or law. It is pronounced /ɪnˈfrækʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "infraction" mean?
infraction (noun) means: an act of not obeying a rule or law
How do you pronounce "infraction"?
"infraction" is pronounced /ɪnˈfrækʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "infraction" in a sentence?
Here is "infraction" used in a sentence: The candidate had committed an infraction at a previous job.

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