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Infringement

Definition

(formal/legal) The act of breaking or violating a law, agreement, or right, especially one that is protected by a patent, copyright, or trademark. Often used in contexts of intellectual property disputes, contract breaches, or human rights violations.

Example Sentences

1The company was sued for infringement of the competitor's patent, resulting in a costly settlement.
2Does the new surveillance law constitute an infringement of citizens' right to privacy, or is it a necessary measure for national security?
3The artist's use of copyrighted material without permission was deemed an infringement, and the exhibition was shut down.
4To avoid infringement, ensure that your research paper properly cites all sources and does not plagiarize existing work.
5There is ongoing debate among scholars about whether certain forms of cultural appropriation constitute an infringement of indigenous peoples' rights to their traditional knowledge and practices.

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