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infringement

[in-frinj-muhnt] / ɪnˈfrɪndʒ mənt /
NOUN
breach
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STRONGEST


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"Photographers use a watermark to protect the image from being copied, if that is removed that is copyright infringement," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

But now it’s going after Meta for copyright infringement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The unauthorised use of a performer's voice... can be considered an infringement on publicity rights," said presiding judge Aya Takahashi.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Two years ago, the biggest record labels took artificial intelligence music generators to court for copyright infringement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Esso suspected copyright infringement and prepared several lawsuits, but in fact, an unknown resident had built “The Agloe General Store” at the intersection that appeared on the Esso map.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

Companies that fail to comply with the DMA can be fined up to 10% of annual global revenue, or even up to 20% in case of repeated infringements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Complaints like these usually relate to claims of being treated unfairly or having unwarranted infringements of privacy on programmes.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

“There are some severe civil liberties infringements going on,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

Campaign groups have warned that the company's products pose risks related to mass surveillance, infringements on individual freedoms and data protection.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

He was continually marching Antonapoulos down to the courthouse during lunch hour to settle these infringements of the law.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers


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