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infringing

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈfɹɪndʒɪŋ// UK //ɪnfɹˈɪndʒɪŋ// in·fring·ing

adj. describing an action that breaks a law or a rule, especially one about someone else's rights or property.

adj. encroaching on a right, privilege, or territory; violating a law or agreement. Often used as a participial adjective to describe actions or products that violate intellectual property rights.


SIMPLE

The company was sued for using infringing software.

CONTEXTUAL

The court ordered the immediate removal of all infringing material from the website to prevent further copyright violations.

COMPLEX

Determining whether a new product is infringing on an existing patent requires a meticulous comparison of technical claims and functional similarities within the specific industry landscape.

Synonyms
Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon' when describing the act of encroachment.

Pitfall

The product is infringing the copyright of the artist.The product is infringing on the copyright of the artist.While 'infringe' can be transitive, it is more commonly used with the preposition 'on' when describing the violation of rights or abstract concepts.

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