INFRINGEMENTS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

infringements

noun

plural of infringement

as in violations

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 infringements In April, the Actors Committee of the China Federation of Radio and Television Associations released a statement condemning such infringements and asserted that AI platforms needed to comply with the laws and strengthen their compliance rules. — Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 To complete the drama, England finished with 13, Argentina with 15 when Henry Pollock was sent to the sin-bin over team infringements and Emmanuel Iyogun, on debut, for cynical offending. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 The Bill of Rights establishes the rights of the people against infringements by the State. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Four groups, one from each of those religions, filed a brief urging the high court to take up the USCCB’s case, warning that keeping the lower court rulings in place could lead to infringements on religious autonomy for other religions. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026 Similar laws in Louisiana, Arkansas and Ohio have also been struck down due to First Amendment infringements. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026 The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026 Another concern about the rapidly developing technology has been possible infringements on IP. — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025

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violations

Noun

Meanwhile, drone debris and airspace violations in Moldova and Romania highlight widening risks for Europe.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
However the police video footage shows officers left Saetern laying flat on his back in a spit hood and unattended for 10 minutes— clear violations of national policies regarding those tools, a police expert said.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026