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
The lawsuit was among a dozen copyright infringement complaints filed nationwide by ASCAP members against venues this week.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Pop Mart has taken legal action against 7-Eleven, alleging trademark infringement with the convenience stores’ sales of counterfeit Labubus.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
The claims included allegations of assault, battery, employment discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress, along with copyright infringement.
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Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The Big 12 cites cases where government threats of retaliation, including prosecution and legal harassment, constitute an infringement of the freedom of association.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for infringement
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Pop Mart has taken legal action against 7-Eleven, alleging trademark infringement with the convenience stores’ sales of counterfeit Labubus.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
17 June 2026
The claims included allegations of assault, battery, employment discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress, along with copyright infringement.
—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
The Big 12 cites cases where government threats of retaliation, including prosecution and legal harassment, constitute an infringement of the freedom of association.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for infringement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringement
violation
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She is also accused of harassment and violation of temporary order for protection against domestic violence, both of which are misdemeanor offenses.
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According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, 51-year-old Mathers of Chesterfield did not appear for an adjourned bond-violation hearing and sentencing after pleading no contest on May 11 to operating while intoxicated.
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“Infringement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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