infringement
noun
in·fringe·ment
in-ˈfrinj-mənt 
1
: the act of infringing : violation
2
: an encroachment or trespass on a right or privilege
Examples of infringement in a Sentence
any government action limiting freedom of speech is an infringement of the U.S. Constitution
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This infringement could not be assuaged by Winfrey’s acting career, which was foundering.
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Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
The suggestion has prompted concern from some analysts, who say that such duties on the pharma industry would mark an infringement of rules set by the World Trade Organization — which counts the U.S. as a member.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
The White House says its move to restrict AP is not an infringement of free-speech rights.
—Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Moore is seeking $5 million in punitive damages per song and $150,000 per willful infringement.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
The suggestion has prompted concern from some analysts, who say that such duties on the pharma industry would mark an infringement of rules set by the World Trade Organization — which counts the U.S. as a member.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
The White House says its move to restrict AP is not an infringement of free-speech rights.
—Matt Sedensky, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Moore is seeking $5 million in punitive damages per song and $150,000 per willful infringement.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for infringement
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“Infringement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infringement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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