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infringement

noun

1. an act that disregards an agreement or a right

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he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment

• Syn: ↑violation

• Derivationally related forms: ↑infringe, ↑violate (for: ↑violation)

• Hypernyms: ↑wrongdoing, ↑wrongful conduct, ↑misconduct, ↑actus reus

• Hyponyms: ↑copyright infringement, ↑infringement of copyright, ↑foul, ↑patent infringement

2. a crime less serious than a felony

• Syn: ↑misdemeanor, ↑misdemeanour, ↑infraction, ↑violation

• Derivationally related forms: ↑infringe, ↑infract (for: ↑infraction)

• Hypernyms: ↑crime, ↑offense, ↑criminal offense, ↑criminal offence, ↑offence, ↑law-breaking

• Hyponyms:

↑disorderly conduct, ↑disorderly behavior, ↑disturbance of the peace, ↑breach of the peace, ↑false pretense, ↑false pretence, ↑indecent exposure, ↑public nudity, ↑perjury, ↑bearing false witness, ↑lying under oath, ↑sedition

Useful english dictionary. 2012.