Translation
offence; breach, violation
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Word origin
From Latin infractio, from infringere ('to break, to weaken'). English 'infringe' and 'infraction' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- infringere
- English cognates
- infringe, infraction, fracture
Grammar
Examples
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Driving without a seatbelt is a traffic offence.
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He was arrested for several offences.
constaté .
The police noted a breach of the safety regulations.
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Any breach will be punished by a fine.
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The company is in breach of employment law.
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