infringement
Translation
infringement, violation, breach
Examples
This is a clear infringement of copyright.
This is a clear infringement of copyright.
He was sued for patent infringement.
He was sued for patent infringement.
Grammar Patterns
infringement ((of sth.)) This is a clear infringement of the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: violation, breach, transgression, contravention
Etymology
From the verb 'infringe' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
The '-ment' suffix turns the action (infringe) into a thing (the act of infringement).