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infringement, n.
(infringements)
more info a crime less serious than a felony
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infraction infringement misdemeanor misdemeanour violation
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derivationally related form
infract
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infringe
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crime, law-breaking, criminal offense, criminal offence
hyponym
disorderly conduct, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace, breach of the peace false pretense, false pretence indecent exposure, public nudity perjury, bearing false witness, lying under oath sedition
more info an act that disregards an agreement or a right
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infringement violation

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"he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"
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violate
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infringe infringe
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wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
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copyright infringement, infringement of copyright foul patent infringement