-jmənt noun
( -s )
1. : the act of infringing : breach , violation , nonfulfillment
infringement of a treaty
infringement of the constitution
2. : an encroachment or trespass on a right or privilege : trespass:
a. : the unlawful manufacture, use, or sale of a patented or copyrighted article, such as constitutes a tort in law
b. : the unlawful use of a trademark or trade name
Synonyms: see breach