[n] a crime less serious than a felony [n] an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
infraction, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, offence, offense, violation
adoption, appropriation, arrogation, assumption, bad faith, bankruptcy, borrowed plumes, breach, breach of contract, breach of faith, breach of law, breach of privilege, breach of promise, breach of trust, breakage, breakdown, breaking, civil disobedience