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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The band’s copyright infringement and declaratory relief claims hinged on the rescission claim, Anderson wrote in his decision, so those have been dismissed as well.
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
The potential shuttering of the popular service, used by 170 million in the U.S., has prompted heated debate about infringement on First Amendment rights, the ability of the government to restrict access to the internet, and potential national security concerns.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Diplomatic Headache Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has criticized the FTO designation as a potential infringement on Mexican sovereignty.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Griner’s attorney told the campaign to take the image down and sued for copyright infringement after King would not agree to pay for the unauthorized use.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
The potential shuttering of the popular service, used by 170 million in the U.S., has prompted heated debate about infringement on First Amendment rights, the ability of the government to restrict access to the internet, and potential national security concerns.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Diplomatic Headache Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has criticized the FTO designation as a potential infringement on Mexican sovereignty.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Griner’s attorney told the campaign to take the image down and sued for copyright infringement after King would not agree to pay for the unauthorized use.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Infringement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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