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infringement

/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about infringement at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  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.