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
Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
By classifying data, modeling usage scenarios and anticipating infringements, AI reduces risk for legal teams while supporting stronger evidentiary narratives in litigation.
—Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
By classifying data, modeling usage scenarios and anticipating infringements, AI reduces risk for legal teams while supporting stronger evidentiary narratives in litigation.
—Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringements
violations
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Robeson’s persistence against state harassment illustrated how resistance to civil liberties violations can protect and preserve basic citizenship rights, including the right to travel.—
Time,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Flies on food, and violations of basic restaurant cleanliness and food safety shut down a Miami Gardens restaurant and nightclub after a state inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Infringements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringements. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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