in·frac·tion 
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/ noun
plural in·frac·tions /ɪnˈfrækʃən/ noun [count] formal : an act that breaks a rule or law : violation
▪ He was penalized for an infraction of the rules. = He was penalized for a rules infraction. ▪ a minor traffic infraction
▪ He was penalized for an infraction of the rules. = He was penalized for a rules infraction. ▪ a minor traffic infraction
