CEFR B2

infringing

verb

Meaning

Actively violating a law, agreement, or established right, especially by using someone else's intellectual property without permission.

Examples

The company was accused of infringing the patent of its competitor.
Sharing copyrighted movies online is infringing the rights of the creators.

Synonyms: violating, trespassing, encroaching, encroaching upon

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infringing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒɪŋ/

Definition

Actively violating a law, agreement, or established right, especially by using someone else's intellectual property without permission.

Examples

The company was accused of infringing the patent of its competitor.
Sharing copyrighted movies online is infringing the rights of the creators.
His actions were seen as infringing on the privacy of his neighbors.

How to Use infringing

infringe on (prepositional phrase): To violate or encroach upon something, such as a right or boundary. — "The new law does not infringe on fundamental freedoms."
infringe upon (prepositional phrase): To violate or encroach upon something, such as a right or boundary. — "We must ensure that our actions do not infringe upon the rights of others."

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