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infringement

 
Dictionary: in·fringe·ment   (ĭn-frĭnj'mənt) pronunciation
 
n.
  1. A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement; a breach.
  2. An encroachment, as of a right or privilege. See synonyms at breach.

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Overstepping another's protected right. See also Copyright; Patent Infringement; Trademark.

 
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noun

  1. An act or instance of breaking a law or regulation or of nonfulfillment of an obligation or promise, for example: breach, contravention, infraction, transgression, trespass, violation. See right/wrong.
  2. An advance beyond proper or legal limits: encroachment, entrenchment, impingement, intrusion, obtrusion, trespass. See enter/exit.

 
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This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.

The encroachment, breach, or violation of a right, law, regulation, or contract.

The term is most frequently used in reference to the invasion of rights secured by copyright, patent, or trademark. The unauthorized manufacture, sale, or distribution of an item protected by a copyright, patent, or trademark constitutes an infringement.

 
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Infringement, when used alone, has several possible meanings in the English language.

In a legal context, an infringement refers to the violation of a law or a right. This includes intellectual property infringements such as:

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Mostly referring to pirated movies. Infringement of contracts - to break or violate an legal and mutual understanding. it also says this on some copyright videos online!


 
 

 

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