INFRINGEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt

Definition of infringement

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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Recent Examples of infringement In 2024, a New York federal jury ruled in favor of Chanel in its trademark infringement battle against What Goes Around Comes Around and the company was awarded $4 million in statutory damages. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 López’s attorney sent Rivas and her group a cease-and-desist letter last month, citing trademark infringement and deceptive and unfair trade practices, the letter shows. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 There is no definition in the laws of football of what constitutes persistent infringement. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The Seattle Times and Newsday are also suing OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

The order warned any construction or demolition before the NPS issues final authorization would be a violation of the court.

— Kristin Wright, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Former Edison football coach Dave White remembers suspending his team’s best player before a trip to Hawaii for a team rule violation.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026