infraction
/ɪnˈfrækʃən/Definitions
1. noun
an act or instance of breaking a law or rule, especially a minor one.
“The driver was given a warning for the infraction, but the fine for a repeat offense would be much higher.”
2. noun
a breach of a contractual or social obligation.
“The company was criticized for the infraction of their environmental guidelines.”
3. noun
a fault or weakness in a system or plan.
“The security team identified the infraction in the company’s software that allowed hackers to gain access.”