infringement

noun
UK: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ.mənt/
US: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ.mənt/

  1. The act of breaking a law or rule

    1. This is an infringement of the rules.
    2. Parking here is an infringement of traffic regulations, and you will get fined.

  2. The act of doing something that harms or limits somebody/something

    1. It was an infringement of my rights.
    2. The new law is seen as an infringement on personal freedoms and liberties.

  3. The unauthorized use of copyrighted material or intellectual property.

    1. That's copyright infringement.
    2. The company is being sued for patent infringement related to its latest device.

Synonyms

violation breach transgression contravention

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infringement" in English means: The act of breaking a law or rule, The act of doing something that harms or limits somebody/something, The unauthorized use of copyrighted material or intellectual property..

The phonetic transcription of "infringement" is /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ.mənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infringement": violation, breach, transgression, contravention.

Example usage of "infringement": "This is an infringement of the rules.". More examples on the page.