What is another word for statutory offence?
Pronunciation: [stˈat͡ʃuːtəɹˌi əfˈɛns] (IPA) 
A statutory offence is a type of crime that is defined by law and carries a specific punishment. It is an act that has been prohibited by the law and is enforceable by legal action. Some of the synonyms for statutory offence include legal violation, criminal offence, infraction, misdemeanor, felony, and transgression. Legal violation refers to a breach of any law or regulation, including those that are not considered criminal offences. Criminal offence refers to any act that is considered a violation of the criminal law, and it ranges from minor offences like traffic infractions to serious crimes like murder. Infraction refers to a minor violation of a rule or law, while misdemeanor, felony, and transgression refer to different degrees of criminal offences.
