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
That Miyazaki’s lifework is now grist for the generative-A.I. mill might be not only an insult but a copyright infringement.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
However, analysts argue that the visa revocations are an infringement of First Amendment free speech rights, prompting accusations of government overreach.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit advanced claims for breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, and copyright infringement, among others.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Legal experts are weighing in on a decision facing U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon in a copyright infringement case against Taylor Swift's production company.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
However, analysts argue that the visa revocations are an infringement of First Amendment free speech rights, prompting accusations of government overreach.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The lawsuit advanced claims for breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, and copyright infringement, among others.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
Legal experts are weighing in on a decision facing U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon in a copyright infringement case against Taylor Swift's production company.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringement
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The post was an apparent violation of Major League Baseball’s social media policy, which prohibits the use of electronic devices during games.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Civil rights advocates and others have described Trump’s moves as alarming violations of civil rights, including the right to due process.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Infringement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringement. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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