Infringement ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Infringement ( noun )

1. An act or instance of breaking a law, regulation, agreement, etc.
2. An act or instance of violating someone's rights or property.
3. An act or instance of violating or breaking a contract or agreement.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french, from latin infringere 'to break', from in- 'into' + frangere 'to break'.

Examples:

1. His infringement of the copyright law cost him a lot of money.
2. The infringement of their privacy was not acceptable.
3. The company was sued for infringement of patent rights.
4. The new policy was seen as an infringement on individual freedom.
5. The infringement of the treaty resulted in serious consequences.

(As a verb)

Infringement ( verb )

1. An act or instance of breaking a law, regulation, agreement, etc.
2. An act or instance of violating someone's rights or property.
3. An act or instance of violating or breaking a contract or agreement.

Origin:

From middle english, from old french, from latin infringere 'to break', from in- 'into' + frangere 'to break'.

Examples:

1. His infringement of the copyright law cost him a lot of money.
2. The infringement of their privacy was not acceptable.
3. The company was sued for infringement of patent rights.
4. The new policy was seen as an infringement on individual freedom.
5. The infringement of the treaty resulted in serious consequences.