Infringement
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of violating a law, right, or agreement, especially related to intellectual property.
The company faced a lawsuit for patent infringement.
Forms
- infringements
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the type of infringement to clarify the subject matter.
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