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Ordnungswidrigkeit

Substantiv

partial

infraction

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

In general, this English term is too broad to use as a translation of Ordnungswidrigkeit. Nevertheless, it may be a useful translation in certain contexts since this English term also connotes a more technical, less serious violation of a statutory or regulatory rule.

Definitions of infraction

English

a breach or violation of a law, regulation or obligation under contract

It was deemed a minor infraction and no further action was taken.