INFRINGEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt

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 Buc-ee's is suing for trademark infringement and unfair competition. —

Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 The Detroit Lions argue a trademark infringement lawsuit brought against the team by the organizers of the Motor City Muscle music festival, held in Detroit eight years ago, should be sacked. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026 The infringement upon the democratic process that vacancy appointments impose must be recognized and addressed without any further delay. —

Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026 But a group of artists have filed a class action lawsuit against four of the AI companies that make art generators, accusing them of copyright infringement, among other things. —

Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Passengers who get banned from travel or booted off the plane for this violation may be eligible for a refund upon request, United adds.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026