infringement
Americannoun
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a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
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an act of infringing.
Etymology
Origin of infringement
Explanation
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. An infringement can result in legal penalties if you’re breaking a law, as in the case of a copyright infringement or a patent infringement. An infringement can also be a violation of a rule or an agreement that applies in a specific situation. In that case there are no legal consequences, but there are still penalties. If the referee sees an infringement of the rules during your soccer game, he’ll penalize your team by awarding your opponents a free kick.
Vocabulary lists containing infringement
Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress
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“Vaccine Controversy Shows Why We Need Markets, Not Mandates” by Ron Paul
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Example Sentences
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Infringement is a rare action that could lead to Turkey’s suspension from the council, which oversees the court.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2022
Infringement on children’s rights: lack of data privacy and cyber security.
From Scientific American • Feb. 26, 2020
Infringement cases can proceed decades after the original release of a protected work, but the period subject to damage awards is limited to three years before release of the latest iteration of the work in question.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2016
Yahoo weighing options on Scott Thompson situation, report says Yahoo investor demands Thompson resign by Monday Oracle Jury Finds Infringement, Can't Agree on 'Fair Use'Are there any alternatives to austerity?
From Washington Post • May 7, 2012
Infringement cases A curious early case was that of Reade v.
From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers
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