infringement — the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, or right
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, or right
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
Example Sentences
- The YouTuber got a strike for music infringement after using BTS songs without permission.
- My grandmother accused the neighbor of privacy infringement for peeking over the fence.
- The company faced a massive infringement claim for copying the smartphone design.
infringement
NOUN[/ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/]
the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, or right
Breaking street performance regulations
Infringement destroys the arrangement, causing bitter estrangement!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'infringere,' meaning 'to break' or 'to shatter.' The term evolved to signify the violation or breach of laws, rules, or boundaries, much as one would break through a fortified wall.
Breakdown
in- (into) + frangere (to break). The prefix 'in-' intensifies the action, while 'frangere' denotes breaking, together forming the sense of breaking into or violating established boundaries.
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📝Examples
“The YouTuber got a strike for music infringement after using BTS songs without permission.”
“My grandmother accused the neighbor of privacy infringement for peeking over the fence.”
“The company faced a massive infringement claim for copying the smartphone design.”
“Students often commit plagiarism infringement without realizing it's a serious offense.”
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