INFRINGEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt

Definition of infringement

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 In its latest filing with the high court, the administration claims that seeking congressional approval for construction would be an infringement on presidential power. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The Motherland Party filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court, demanding its removal from the ballot, accusing Yabloko of copyright infringement and exceeding campaign spending limits. — CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 After supply recovered, Novo Nordisk sued Hims & Hers for patent infringement. — Jacqueline Corba, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 For Cardoza, this is more than a matter of copyright infringement. — Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

If Paul Baker wins, Nina will report the zoning violation that is their household.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Other alleged violations — which total 23 in all — range from not having any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors throughout the property to failing to maintain the building in a structurally safe and stable condition.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026