infringement

[in-frinj-muhnt]

noun

1. a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.

2. an act of infringing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infringement¹

First recorded in 1585–95; infringe + -ment

Example Sentences

In Monday’s case, Sony sued Cox for “contributory” copyright infringement because the cable provider didn’t shut off internet access to alleged pirates who used its service.

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The other two will only be activated if he "commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period".

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Does the McLaren infringement in Las Vegas really affect performance of the vehicle?

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While Ireland did well not to concede from there, Prendergast's second penalty was the only score they managed as replacement prop McCarthy's scrum infringement brought the home side's card count to five.

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Many of the videos have been taken down due to copyright infringement and the SFSA's account was blocked.

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Related Words

• infraction 
• invasion 
• transgression 
• violation