infringement
/ɪnˈfɹɪndʒmənt/ · in.fring.ment
noun
- A violation or breach, as of a law. The company was fined for infringement of copyright laws.
- An encroachment on a right, a person, a territory, or a property. The new development was an infringement on the neighboring landowner's property rights.
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Did you know? The term 'infringement' has been used in various contexts, including sports, where it refers to the act of encroaching on an opponent's territory or space, often resulting in a penalty.