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- Dictionaryinfringement/ɪnˈfrɪn(d)ʒm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation: "copyright infringement" Similar Opposite
- 2. the action of limiting or undermining something: "the infringement of the right to privacy"
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an action that is against a law, an agreement, etc.: infringement of sth The report argues that the penalty for online infringement of copyright should be increased.
1. : the act of infringing : violation. 2. : an encroachment or trespass on a right or privilege. Synonyms. breach. contravention. infraction. transgression. trespass. violation. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of infringement in a Sentence.
an action that is against a law, an agreement, etc.: infringement of sth The report argues that the penalty for online infringement of copyright should be increased.
An infringement is an action or situation that interferes with your rights and the freedom you are entitled to. ...infringement of privacy. [+ of] They see it as an infringement on their own freedom of action. [+ on] Synonyms: contravention, breach, violation, trespass More Synonyms of infringement. 2. variable noun.
An infringement is a minor offense that involves breaking a rule or a law. If your sister takes a chapter from your book and publishes it as her own, you could sue her for copyright infringement.
Definition of infringement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition & Citations: A breaking into; a trespass or encroachment upon; a violation of a law, regulation, contract, or right. Used especially of invasions of the rights secured by patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
1. verb. If someone infringes a law or a rule, they break it or do something which disobeys it. The film exploited his image and infringed his copyright. [VERB noun] The jury ruled that he had infringed no rules. [VERB noun] Synonyms: break, violate, contravene [formal], disobey More Synonyms of infringe. 2. verb.
to act in a way that is against a law or that limits someone’s rights or freedom: [ T ] Copying videos infringes copyright law. [ I always + adv/prep ] The senator is opposed to any laws that infringe on a citizen’s right to free speech. infringement.
Definitions of 'infringement'. 1. An infringement is an action or situation that interferes with your rights and the freedom you are entitled to. [...] 2. An infringement of a law or rule is the act of breaking it or disobeying it. [...]
