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What is the root word for infraction?

The root word for "infraction" is fract.

While it may seem a bit odd, "fract" comes from the Latin word "frangere" which means "to break". The prefix "in-" indicates "against" or "not". So, "infraction" literally means "breaking against" or "violation" of a rule or law.

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