A minor violation of the law that is punishable only by a fine–for example, a traffic or parking ticket. Not all vehicle-related violations are infractions, however–refusing to identify oneself when involved in an accident is a misdemeanor in some US states.
- A minor offence, petty crime
- A violation; breach
- A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.
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