Vocabulary Entry

infringement

|noun • verb

noun

The act of violating a law, rule, or agreement.

Example Sentences

"The company faced a lawsuit for copyright infringement."

"He was accused of infringement on the patent held by his competitor."

"Infringement of personal rights can lead to serious legal consequences."

verb

Example Sentences

"The new policy may infringe on employees' rights."

"It is not allowed to infringe upon someone else's intellectual property."

"The organization was found to infringe the terms of the contract."