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Definition of Infringement
1. Noun. An act that disregards an agreement or a right. "He claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
Exact synonyms: Violation
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Copyright Infringement, Infringement Of Copyright, Foul, Patent Infringement
Derivative terms: Infringe, Infringe, Violate
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Copyright Infringement, Infringement Of Copyright, Foul, Patent Infringement
Derivative terms: Infringe, Infringe, Violate
2. Noun. A crime less serious than a felony.
Exact synonyms: Infraction, Misdemeanor, Misdemeanour, Violation
Generic synonyms: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of The Peace, Disorderly Behavior, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbance Of The Peace, False Pretence, False Pretense, Indecent Exposure, Public Nudity, Bearing False Witness, Lying Under Oath, Perjury, Sedition
Derivative terms: Infract, Infringe
Generic synonyms: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Specialized synonyms: Breach Of The Peace, Disorderly Behavior, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbance Of The Peace, False Pretence, False Pretense, Indecent Exposure, Public Nudity, Bearing False Witness, Lying Under Oath, Perjury, Sedition
Derivative terms: Infract, Infringe
Definition of Infringement
1. n. The act of infringing; breach; violation; nonfulfillment; as, the infringement of a treaty, compact, law, or constitution.
Definition of Infringement
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