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infringement

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfrɪnʤmənt]

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Learn how to use infringement in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) a situation where someone breaks a rule or law, especially related to rights or copyrights. It's like when someone does something they are not allowed to do with someone else's property or ideas.

Example

The artist received compensation for the infringement of her copyright.

Example

There was no infringement on his rights, and he was allowed to use the material as he wished.

Example

What happens if there is an infringement of intellectual property rights?

Context: “rules”

(noun) a violation of a set of rules or policies, like breaking school rules or any guidelines. It's when someone does something that they shouldn't according to the rules.

Example

His minor infringement of the school policy was handled with a warning.

Example

The students do not want to face consequences for an infringement on the school’s rules.

Example

Can you explain what an infringement of the rules means?

How to pronounce infringement

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfrɪnʤmənt]

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