Infringement Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪnˈfɹɪndʒmənt

in-FRINJ-muhnt

UK

ɪnfɹˈɪndʒmənt

in-frINJ-muhnt

Definition

An infringement is an act of breaking a law, rule, or right, especially in legal contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal or legal contexts (e.g., 'copyright infringement'). Common collocations: 'infringement of rights', 'patent infringement'. Not used for casual rule-breaking; more serious or official violations.

• Spanish: infracción - violación (legal)
• Portuguese (BR): infração - violação (legal)
• Portuguese (PT): infracção - violação (legal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 侵权 - 侵害 (法律)
• Chinese (Traditional): 侵權 - 侵害 (法律)
• Hindi: उल्लंघन
• Arabic: انتهاك - مخالفة (قانونية)
• Bengali: লঙ্ঘন - ভঙ্গ
• Russian: нарушение
• Japanese: 侵害
• Vietnamese: vi phạm
• Korean: 침해
• Turkish: ihlâl
• Urdu: خلاف ورزی - پامالی
• Indonesian: pelanggaran

Example Sentences

Copying music without permission is an infringement of copyright.

basic

There was an infringement of the company’s rules.

basic

An infringement of patent laws can result in fines.

basic

The court found the company guilty of trademark infringement.

natural

She sued for an infringement of her privacy.

natural

Even a small infringement of the rules can cause problems at work.

natural