infraction

Definitions

A violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

A minor offense or breach of conduct.

Examples

The player was sent off the field after committing a serious infraction of the rules.

Parking in a restricted zone is a minor infraction that usually results in a fine.

Synonyms

violation breach transgression offense contravention encroachment misdemeanor

Antonyms

obedience observance compliance adherence conformity acquiescence submission