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Infringement Definition & Meaning

infringement
noun
  1. an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
  2. a crime less serious than a felony

"Infringement" in song lyrics

See how infringement is used in real songs:

  • "Copywrite infringement"
    Copywrite78 — Seven Light Years
  • "For copyright infringement"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Celph Titled, Tonedeff, Sankofa, Kashal-Tee — 616 Rewind
  • "intellectual property rights infringement"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does infringement mean?
an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment" a crime less serious than a felony
What part of speech is infringement?
Infringement is a noun.
How many definitions does infringement have?
Infringement has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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