infringement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/

Definition

An act that violates a law, treaty, or agreement, or a person's rights or territory.

Examples

• The lawsuit was filed due to patent infringement.

• This is a clear infringement of your privacy.

• The artist accused the company of copyright infringement.

How to Use infringement

infringement of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what right, law, or territory has been violated. — "This is an infringement of his rights."

infringement on (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate the thing or person that is being violated or encroached upon. — "The new policy represents an infringement on personal freedoms."

Synonyms of infringement

Words with a similar meaning to infringement:

• violation
• breach
• transgression
• contravention

Antonyms of infringement

Words with the opposite meaning to infringement:

• compliance
• adherence
• observance

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