Synonyms for infringement
ɪnˈfrɪndʒ məntin·fringe·ment

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1. infringementnoun

   An attack may be by word; an aggression is always by deed. An assault may be upon the person, an aggression is upon rights, possessions, etc. An invasion of a nation's territories is an act of aggression; an intrusion upon a neighboring estate is a trespass. Onslaught signifies intensely violent assault, as by an army or a desperado, tho it is sometimes used of violent speech.

   Synonyms:
   aggression, assault, attack, attack, encroachment, incursion, intrusion, invasion, onset, onslaught, trespass

   Antonyms:
   defense, repulsion, resistance, retreat, submission, surrender

   Preposition:
   The enemy made an attack upon (or on) our works.

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1. violation, infringementnoun

   an act that disregards an agreement or a right

   "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"

   Synonyms:
   ravishment, violation, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment

2. misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, violation, infringementnoun

   a crime less serious than a felony

   Synonyms:
   ravishment, violation, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment

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1. • Wrongdoing

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1. infringementnoun

   Synonyms:
   breaking, breach, infraction, violation, transgression, disobedience, non-observance

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1. infringementnoun

   Synonyms:
   transgression, violation, breach, encroachment, trespass, intrenchment

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1. List of paraphrases for "infringement":

   violation, offence, breach, counterfeiting, infraction, contravention, counterfeit, violations, non-compliance, forgery, offences, encroachment, rape, offense, transgression

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1. European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc:

   A toll system can only be compliant with European law if it respects the fundamental treaty principle of non-discrimination, we have serious doubts that this is the case in the final text of the relevant German laws. We are now acting swiftly to clarify these doubts through an infringement procedure in the interest of EU citizens.

2. Doug Shelton:

   Over the past three years, New York-based IBM has attempted to conclude a fair and reasonable patent license agreement with Groupon, and we are disappointed that Groupon is seeking to divert attention from its patent infringement by suing.

3. Wanda Group:

   We vigorously protect our intellectual property and will take action to address infringement, our characters and stories have delighted generations, these illegal and substandard imitations unfortunately disappoint all who expect more.

4. Lysander Spooner:

   A man’s natural rights are his own, against the whole world; and any infringement of them is equally a crime… whether committed by one man, calling himself a robber… or by millions, calling themselves a government.

5. Admiral Sun Jianguo:

   We do not make trouble, but we have no fear of trouble, china will not bear the consequences, nor will it allow any infringement on its sovereignty and security interest, or stay indifferent to some countries creating chaos in the South China Sea.