infringement
/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: infringements
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A violation or breach, as of a law.
Noun
Examples
Georgia, ranked 16th in the world, dominated the breakdown before half-time and forced England into a host of infringements, but fly-half Merab Kvirikashvili missed three penalties.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An encroachment on a right, a person, a territory, or a property.
Noun
Examples
The pattern of services over these lines today still pays homage to their history, which derived in considerable measure from the L.B.S.C.R.'s efforts to prevent infringement of its monopoly at Brighton and Eastbourne.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “infringement” mean?
A violation or breach, as of a law.
Is “infringement” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.