Infraction and Misconduct

Infraction

Infraction noun - A failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation.
Usage example: speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony
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Synonyms for Infraction

Misconduct and infraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misconduct" instead a noun "Infraction".

Nearby Words: infracted, infracting

Misconduct

Misconduct noun - Improper or illegal behavior.

Infraction and misconduct are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Infraction" instead a noun "Misconduct".

How words are described

minor minor infraction minor misconduct
smallest smallest infraction smallest misconduct
alleged alleged infraction alleged misconduct
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