Definition of infringement Infringement

/ɪnfɹɪˈnʤmʌnt/ - [infrinjmunt] - in•fringe•ment

We found 7 definitions of infringement from 5 different sources.

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What does infringement mean?

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Noun

infringement - a crime less serious than a felony
  misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, violation
  criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, crime, offence, offense (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"
  breach of the peace, disorderly behavior, disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled
  false pretence, false pretense (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation
  indecent exposure, public nudity vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place
  bearing false witness, lying under oath, perjury criminal offense of making false statements under oath
infringement - an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
  violation
  actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
  copyright infringement, infringement of copyright a violation of the rights secured by a copyright
  foul an act that violates the rules of a sport
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • infringement (n.)
    The act of infringing; breach; violation; nonfulfillment; as, the infringement of a treaty, compact, law, or constitution.
  • infringement (n.)
    An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass.

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  • infringement
    A crime less serious than a felony.

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