INFRINGEMENTS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

infringements

noun

plural of infringement

as in violations

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation any government action limiting freedom of speech is an infringement of the U.S. Constitution

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Recent Examples of infringements In April, the Actors Committee of the China Federation of Radio and Television Associations released a statement condemning such infringements and asserted that AI platforms needed to comply with the laws and strengthen their compliance rules. — Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 To complete the drama, England finished with 13, Argentina with 15 when Henry Pollock was sent to the sin-bin over team infringements and Emmanuel Iyogun, on debut, for cynical offending. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 The Bill of Rights establishes the rights of the people against infringements by the State. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Four groups, one from each of those religions, filed a brief urging the high court to take up the USCCB’s case, warning that keeping the lower court rulings in place could lead to infringements on religious autonomy for other religions. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 The framework now chosen must address significant constitutional and European legal concerns and avoid serious infringements on entrepreneurial freedom of decision-making, program design and supply. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026 Similar laws in Louisiana, Arkansas and Ohio have also been struck down due to First Amendment infringements. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026 The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026 Another concern about the rapidly developing technology has been possible infringements on IP. — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025

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violations

Noun

And unlike state authorities who can be sued for civil rights violations in state courts, federal law enforcement authorities are generally shielded from such lawsuits based on legal precedents.

— Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Jackson was previously convicted of two counts of assault of a police officer and one count of carrying a pistol without a license and had three parole violations, the agency said.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026