Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infringement
noun
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
Definition
The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Examples
- The company faced a lawsuit for copyright infringement.
- Infringement of privacy is taken very seriously in many jurisdictions.
- Many artists worry about infringement when their work is shared online.
Meaning
Infringement refers to a violation or breach, especially in legal contexts related to intellectual property or rights.
Synonyms
- violation
- breach
- transgression
- encroachment
- infraction
