infringement

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Definitions

Noun

an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"

Noun

a crime less serious than a felony

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Synonyms

infraction misdemeanor misdemeanour violation

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More General Terms

actus reus crime criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking misconduct offence offense wrongdoing wrongful conduct

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More Specific Terms

bearing false witness breach of the peace copyright infringement disorderly behavior disorderly conduct disturbance of the peace false pretence false pretense foul indecent exposure infringement of copyright lying under oath patent infringement perjury public nudity sedition

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