infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt How to pronounce infringement (audio)
Definition of infringementnext
as in violation
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation any government action limiting freedom of speech is an infringement of the U.S. Constitution

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Recent Examples of infringement Kimberly Marasco, a Florida artist, previously filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Swift and her production company last year. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Music Disputes West is facing at least three different lawsuits in California, Louisiana and Tennessee over copyright infringement claims and sampling disputes. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025 This infringement could not be assuaged by Winfrey’s acting career, which was foundering. — Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025 The suggestion has prompted concern from some analysts, who say that such duties on the pharma industry would mark an infringement of rules set by the World Trade Organization — which counts the U.S. as a member. — Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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