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    Infringement

    /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The action of violating or breaching a law, rule, regulation, or agreement.
    The company faced a lawsuit for infringement of the client's copyright.
    An encroachment or violation of someone's rights.
    The court ruled that the new law was an infringement on individual freedoms.
    The act of breaking the terms of a contract or agreement.
    His unauthorized use of the software was deemed an infringement of the licensing agreement.
    A minor violation of a law or regulation.
    The parking ticket was issued for an infringement of local parking rules.

    Etymology

    Derived from Middle English 'infringement', from Latin 'infringere', meaning to break or violate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    patent infringement
    The unauthorized use of a patented invention.
    copyright infringement
    The unauthorized use of protected creative works.
    infringement notice
    A formal notification of a violation of rights.

    Related Words

    violation
    The act of not obeying a law or rule.
    breach
    An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

    Slang Meanings

    Infringey
    That’s a real infringey move you’re making with that copycat design.