A1 noun フォーマル

infringement

/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ.mənt/

An infringement is an action that breaks a rule, law, or agreement, or violates someone else's rights. It is most frequently used in legal contexts regarding intellectual property like patents and copyrights.

例文

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1

Using that artist's music in your video without permission is an infringement of copyright.

Using that artist's music in your video without permission is an infringement of copyright.

2

The corporation was found liable for a direct infringement of the international patent law.

The corporation was found liable for a direct infringement of the international patent law.

3

I think copying their brand style is a total infringement, even if it's not illegal yet.

I think copying their brand style is a total infringement, even if it's not illegal yet.

語族

名詞
infringement
Verb
infringe
形容詞
infringing
関連
infringer
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'in-fringe-ment'. It's like someone stepping onto the 'fringe' (the edge) of your property or rights without an invite.

クイックテスト

The software company filed a lawsuit for patent _____ against its main competitor.

正解!

正解は: infringement

例文

1

Using that artist's music in your video without permission is an infringement of copyright.

everyday

Using that artist's music in your video without permission is an infringement of copyright.

2

The corporation was found liable for a direct infringement of the international patent law.

formal

The corporation was found liable for a direct infringement of the international patent law.

3

I think copying their brand style is a total infringement, even if it's not illegal yet.

informal

I think copying their brand style is a total infringement, even if it's not illegal yet.

4

Academic research must carefully avoid the infringement of ethical guidelines regarding participant privacy.

academic

Academic research must carefully avoid the infringement of ethical guidelines regarding participant privacy.

5

Our legal team is reviewing the competitor's software to check for any potential patent infringement.

business

Our legal team is reviewing the competitor's software to check for any potential patent infringement.

語族

名詞
infringement
Verb
infringe
形容詞
infringing
関連
infringer

よく使う組み合わせ

copyright infringement copyright infringement
patent infringement patent infringement
trademark infringement trademark infringement
gross infringement gross infringement
allege infringement allege infringement

よく使うフレーズ

infringement of rights

infringement of rights

infringement of privacy

infringement of privacy

notice of infringement

notice of infringement

よく混同される語

infringement vs infraction

An infraction is usually a minor violation like a traffic ticket, whereas infringement usually refers to rights or intellectual property.

📝

使い方のコツ

Infringement is a formal term. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'of' when specifying what was violated (e.g., infringement of copyright).

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'infringement to' instead of 'infringement of'. It should also not be used for physically breaking an object.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'in-fringe-ment'. It's like someone stepping onto the 'fringe' (the edge) of your property or rights without an invite.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'infringere', meaning 'to break into' or 'to crush'.

文法パターン

countable or uncountable noun usually followed by 'of' + noun phrase plural form is 'infringements'
🌍

文化的な背景

In modern digital culture, this term is central to debates about internet freedom and the protection of creative work.

クイックテスト

The software company filed a lawsuit for patent _____ against its main competitor.

正解!

正解は: infringement

lawの関連語

copyright

A1

The legal right that gives the creator of an original work the power to control how it is used. It prevents others from copying, selling, or performing the work without the owner's permission.

judge

A1

A judge is a person who works in a court of law and makes official decisions about legal cases. They listen to the facts and decide how to punish people who break the law.

duty

A1

A duty is something that you must do because it is your job or because it is the right thing to do. In law, it is a legal responsibility that a person or group has to follow.

lease

A1

A lease is a legal agreement that lets someone use a building, land, or equipment for a set amount of time. In return, the person must pay a specific amount of money to the owner.

sentence

A1

A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.

clause

A1

A clause is a specific section, paragraph, or individual rule within a legal document or contract. It explains a particular condition or requirement that the people involved must follow.

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

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