How to Use infraction in a Sentence

infraction

noun
  • Here's a look at the infractions that caused the lower scores.
    — Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
  • An infraction means that you get fined at the very most.
    — Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2021
  • By the rule book, Alabama was guilty of the infraction.
    — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 22 Nov. 2022
  • But he hasn’t been whistled for an infraction in the two weeks since.
    — Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2020
  • And the small crimes — even the mere infractions — lead to more serious things.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Otero, who had been assigned to moderate the event, takes the bait and protests the infraction.
    — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2020
  • Even though the trip was on his own time, the infraction is punishable.
    — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The driver was charged with the license plate infraction and DUS.
    — cleveland, 9 July 2020
  • There is one new infraction on that list this year: the hip-drop tackle.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2024
  • The infraction set Liberty up with a free kick and the Lions cashed in.
    — Eric Bem, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Bosa was called for neutral zone infractions on back-to-back plays.
    — Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The ban was his sixth by the NFL since 2013 and his fifth for an infraction related to substance abuse.
    — Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Running a red light is an infraction in Idaho and comes with a $90 fine.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
  • The agency said the infractions are part of a pattern at the facility for over a decade.
    — Gwozniac, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The infraction moved the Broncos near midfield and kickstarted their march to the end zone.
    — Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2021
  • Your luck may be at a low point, and any infraction of the rules could result in repercussions.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 1 May 2021
  • In a statement, the department likened it to a seat belt infraction.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was flagged four times for the same infraction in the first half.
    — NBC News, 7 Sep. 2024
  • Drivers who don't stay far enough away from plows are guilty of a civil infraction with a fine $100.
    — Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
  • But in the aftermath of the race, a judge reviewed video footage and ruled that the U.S. had committed an infraction.
    — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2022
  • That would be up to judges, and depend on the severity of the infractions being alleged.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Toney was ruled to have lined up offside and replays confirmed the infraction.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024
  • While the infraction will not result in a point on a driver’s record, the law website states hefty fines could be issued.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The data displayed the reason for the stop and the actions that police officers took for the infraction.
    — Ralph Chapoco, al, 9 Aug. 2023
  • In a perfect world, the shop owner would hold the child accountable, but also let the infraction go and move on.
    — Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
  • McKissick, a farmer, had been driving his truck when a trooper pulled him over for a traffic infraction.
    — Jennifer Gonnerman, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
  • This marks the third time in four seasons that Kadri has been suspended for an infraction during the first round of the playoffs.
    — Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 22 May 2021
  • The infraction put Buffalo on the Rams 3-yard line with 21 seconds to play trailing by five points.
    — Mark Inabinett | [email protected], al, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Vice Mayor Desire Campbell, the only council member who voted twice against the ban, asked if the council would be willing to lower the penalties for violating the ban to a simple infraction and $100 citation.
    — Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • In an ironic twist, Hartman’s punishment for an infraction in early February facilitated this on-ice reunion, as the Wild claimed Hinostroza off waivers to fill the roster gap created by his absence.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2025

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