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infringement

inf·rin·ge·ment

UK/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ US/ˌɪˈnfrɪndʒmʌnt/ uncommon

noun

1.

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

  • “he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment”
Synonyms
2.

Origin

From infringe + -ment.

Phrases

  • copyright infringement
  • reverse infringement
  • trademark infringement

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