infract
infract · infracts · infracted · infracting
To infringe, violate or disobeyTo infringe, violate or disobey (a rule).
/ɪnˈfɹækt/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To infringe, violate or disobey (a rule).
(transitive)To break off.
infracted rock
More definitions
- act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Origin
From Latin īnfringō, past participle īnfractus. See infringe.From Latin īnfringō, past participle īnfractus. See infringe.
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Forms
infracts, infracting, infracted, infractedSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises:transgressoffendviolatego againstbreachbreak
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedinfractible
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle