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 Suno is currently being sued for copyright infringement by Sony and Universal Music Group (former plaintiff Warner Records dropped out of the lawsuit to sign an official partnership with the company). — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026 Lilly sued Teva in 2016 for patent infringement, but the companies settled in 2018 with a deal that allowed Teva to launch its generic in 2019, just before the relevant Lilly patents expired. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 July 2026 This also involves staunch defense of intellectual property and copyright infringement. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Vintage’s startup speed has resulted in some bumps in the road, namely a trademark infringement lawsuit from Ford. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
The citations were issued for violations that included speeding, not adhering to traffic signs and signals, unsafe turning movements, use of cellphones and driving without a license.

— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026