noun. A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement.

noun. An encroachment, as of a right or privilege: synonym: breach.

noun. A breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.

noun. The act of infringing; breach; violation; nonfulfillment.

noun. An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass.

noun. a violation or breach, as of a law

noun. an act that disregards an agreement or a right

noun. a crime less serious than a felony

"On whether infringement is the same as theft: "When you illegally download music, it's no different than walking into a music store and shoplifting.""

infringement of copyright  trade-mark  

infringe  infringer  

abrogation  breach  contravention  copyright  defamation  

adoption  appropriation  arrogation  assumption  bad faith