the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act of infringing; breach; violation; nonfulfillment.
n. An encroachment on a patent, copyright, or other special privilege; a trespass.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
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n. an act that disregards an agreement or a right
n. a crime less serious than a felony
Word Usage
"On whether infringement is the same as theft: "When you illegally download music, it's no different than walking into a music store and shoplifting.""