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infringement

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/

infringement means: An act of breaking a law or rule, or failing to respect someone’s rights.

noun

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An act of breaking a law or rule, or failing to respect someone’s rights.

  • The company denied copyright infringement.
  • Each infringement of the rules carries a fine.
  • They sued the manufacturer for patent infringement.

How to use it: an infringement of something (The court found an infringement of her rights.); infringement on something (They saw the restriction as an infringement on personal freedom.)

Similar words: violation, breach

Common phrases: copyright infringement, patent infringement, infringement of rights, legal infringement

Questions about infringement

What does infringement mean?

An act of breaking a law or rule, or failing to respect someone’s rights.

What is infringement in other languages?

Türkçe: ihlal · Español: infracción · Français: infraction · Deutsch: Verstoß · Italiano: violazione · 日本語: 違反

How do you pronounce infringement?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/.

How do you use infringement in a sentence?

The company denied copyright infringement. Each infringement of the rules carries a fine.

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