infraction

/in-FRAK-shun/noun

a violation of a rule or law

Parking in the loading zone is a minor infraction.
Synonyms
violation, breach, offense
Antonyms
compliance
Root
fract- (break)
Memory hook
in + fract (break): a breaking of the rule.

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