ə̇nˈfrakshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin infraction-, infractio, from infractus (past participle of infringere ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of breaking or violating : breach , violation , infringement
infraction of a treaty
minor infractions of the rules
infraction of code
infraction of discipline
2. : an incomplete fracture without displacement of the bone
Synonyms: see breach