infringer — a person or entity that violates or breaks a law, rule, or agreement, especially regarding intellectual property rights
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or entity that violates or breaks a law, rule, or agreement, especially regarding intellectual property rights
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfrɪndʒər/
Example Sentences
- The music infringer claimed he didn't know the song was copyrighted, but his million downloads said otherwise.
- As a serial trademark infringer, he had copied so many logos that his own company logo was just a collage.
- The court ordered the infringer to pay substantial damages for violating the patent.
infringer
NOUN[/ɪnˈfrɪndʒər/]
a person or entity that violates or breaks a law, rule, or agreement, especially regarding intellectual property rights
The infringer was caught selling fake designer bags at the night market.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'infringere', meaning 'to break' or 'to shatter'. The word evolved to describe one who breaks or violates established rules and boundaries, much like an intruder breaching a solid wall of regulations.
Breakdown
in- (in, against) + fringere (to break, shatter) + -er (agent noun, one who). The suffix -er transforms the Latin verb into an English agent noun denoting a person who infringes.
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📝Examples
“The music infringer claimed he didn't know the song was copyrighted, but his million downloads said otherwise.”
“As a serial trademark infringer, he had copied so many logos that his own company logo was just a collage.”
“The court ordered the infringer to pay substantial damages for violating the patent.”
“The software infringer's excuse was that he thought 'free trial' meant 'free forever'.”
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