infringement

American  

[in-frinj-muhnt] / ɪnˈfrɪndʒ mənt /

noun

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

2. an act of infringing.

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Etymology

Origin of infringement

First recorded in 1585–95; infringe + -ment

Example Sentences

Many have sued AI firms, alleging copyright infringement; in fact, Disney is a plaintiff in some of that litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of carrying on with the case, Warner Music Group agreed to settle its copyright infringement claims against Suno and for Suno to develop new AI-supported products based on licensed music.

From The Wall Street Journal

At issue was whether cable provider Cox could be held liable for “contributory” copyright infringement merely because it had knowledge that some of its users were pirating music files.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cox and said an ISP was liable "only if it intended that the provided service be used for infringement."

From Barron's

But the high court said that is not enough to establish liability for copyright infringement.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• infraction
• invasion
• transgression
• violation