INFRINGEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt

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 At the end of September, Patterson told the Chronicle that a new name change was in the works, as Beainy sued yet again — this time for trademark infringement. —

Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026 To be effective, copyright law must protect creators and markets from harmful infringement and policymakers should look closely at the impact of this ruling. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 In a 9-0 decision, the justices threw out Sony’s lawsuit and a $1-billion verdict against Cox Cable for copyright infringement. —

Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 There are laws against copyright infringement. —

Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

The warrant was issued as part of an investigation into narcotics violations, police said.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Now called The Palms — records show the home changed ownership both in 2018 and 2019 — the ALF has been cited by health regulators for 90 violations since 2012.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026