
Infraction
Severity Scale
Infraction typically refers to less serious offenses compared to crimes or misdemeanors.
Parking on the sidewalk resulted in an infraction, not a criminal charge.
Common Contexts
Infractions are often used in contexts like traffic violations, school rules, or sports.
Running a red light is a common traffic infraction.
Legal Consequences
Infractions can lead to fines or penalties, but typically don't result in jail time.
She received a fine for a noise infraction during the city's quiet hours.
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BreachInfringeMisdeedOffenceTransgressionTrespassViolateWrongdoing
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