Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Infringement.
How to pronounce infringement:
US
Infringement - as a noun
An act that disregards an agreement or a right
Example: "He claimed a violation of his rights under the fifth amendment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
violation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actus reusmisconduct17wrongdoing16wrongful conductHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A crime less serious than a felony
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infraction15misdemeanor16misdemeanour17violation12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crime9criminal offencecriminal offenselaw-breakingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The company filed a lawsuit against the competitor for patent infringement."
"The artist accused the gallery of copyright infringement."
"The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, stating that there was clear trademark infringement."
"Online piracy is a form of copyright infringement."
"The software developer issued a cease and desist letter to stop the infringement of their intellectual property."
Word Game Points
Is INFRINGEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infringement is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFRINGEMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is INFRINGEMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infringement is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFRINGEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is INFRINGEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infringement is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFRINGEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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