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English *noun*: infringement
1.	infringement (act) an act that disregards an agreement or a right
		Samples	He claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment.
		Synonyms	violation
		Broader (hypernym)	actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
		Narrower (hyponym)	copyright infringement, foul, infringement of copyright, patent infringement

2.	infringement (act) a crime less serious than a felony
		Synonyms	infraction, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation
		Broader (hypernym)	crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offence, offense
		Narrower (hyponym)	bearing false witness, breach of the peace, disorderly behavior, disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace, false pretence, false pretense, indecent exposure, lying under oath, perjury, public nudity, sedition

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