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
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.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.
—Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 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
But despite the litany of overt infringements on congressional authority, legislators have done little to retake their traditional role in policymaking.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Montana led the nation in passing legislation that limits infringements on the ability of any resident to make full use of AI and related technologies.
—Neil Chilson, Fortune, 20 Feb. 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
But despite the litany of overt infringements on congressional authority, legislators have done little to retake their traditional role in policymaking.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringements
violations
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Other violations throughout the years included creating another public nuisance in 2006 that generated more than 10 complaints and operating equipment contrary to its permit.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Infringements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringements. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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